NHTSA Complaint #10237014 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10237014
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	October 15, 2007
Date Filed	August 5, 2008
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAR, AND SEAT BOUNCES AS I DRIVE. WAS REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP IN DEC 2007, BROKE AGAIN IN JUNE 2008. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. SUGGESTS REPLACING THE SEAT FRAME FOR $700. NORMAL USE OF A DRIVERS SEAT SHOULD NOT CAUSE THIS TYPE OF AN ISSUE. *TR

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