NHTSA Complaint #10469496 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10469496
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 1, 2011
Date Filed	August 7, 2012
Mileage	18,452 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WHEN THE REAR CONVERTIBLE WINDOW BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 18,452.

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