NHTSA Complaint #10425618 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10425618 |
| Vehicle | 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 62,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
IGNITION COILS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC STATES THAT THEY "CATCH FIRE ALL THE TIME". *KB
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