NHTSA Complaint #10538079 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10538079
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 1, 2013
Date Filed	August 30, 2013
Mileage	150 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

THERE IS A DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PRESSED AND WHEN IT SOUNDS. THAT'S A HAZARD AND MAKES NO SENSE.

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