NHTSA Complaint #10499204 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10499204
Vehicle	2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 25, 2011
Date Filed	February 19, 2013
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED HOWEVER NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

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