NHTSA Complaint #10287248 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10287248
Vehicle 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 98,220 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OH

Consumer Description

VOLKSWAGEN OVERHEAT WITH FUSE BLOCK ELECTRICAL FIRE. FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO THE FUSE BLOCK OF 1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE. THE FUSE BLOCK ON TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

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