NHTSA Complaint #10239996 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE VISIBILITY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10239996
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	VISIBILITY
Date of Incident	August 25, 2008
Date Filed	August 27, 2008
Mileage	44,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST TWICE. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED ON AUGUST 26, 2008. DURING THE FIRST FAILURE, SOMEONE ASSISTED THE CONTACT WITH ROLLING UP THE WINDOW. THE WINDOW WAS UNSUCCESSFULLY ABLE TO BE ROLLED UP AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT PUTS HER AT RISK OF BEING CARJACKED OR STOLEN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

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