NHTSA Complaint #10403295 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE VISIBILITY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10403295
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	VISIBILITY
Date of Incident	May 23, 2011
Date Filed	May 23, 2011
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THIS IS THE 3RD OF 4 WINDOW REGULATORS TO FAIL. REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO ASCEND LEAVING CABIN OPEN TO WEATHER. POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENT INCREASED AS DRIVER WAS FORCED TO DIVIDE ATTENTION BETWEEN FAILED WINDOW AND DRIVING TASKS AT NEAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

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