NHTSA Complaint #10488709 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10488709
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	December 13, 2012
Date Filed	December 13, 2012
Mileage	13,598 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MADE A SHORT STOP AND BOTH SECTIONS OF THE BACK SEAT UNLOCKED AND CAME DOWN/FORWARD. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS SITTING IN THEM. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE TRUNK THAT WOULD HAVE SET OFF THE UNLOCKING BARS. *TR

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