NHTSA Complaint #10563596 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10563596
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 7, 2014
Date Filed	February 9, 2014
Mileage	259,795 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

DRIVING LATE AT NIGHT, HIT POTHOLE THAT BADLY DENTED RIGHT FRONT RIM, CAUSED PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY, FILLING CAR WITH SMOKE AND CUTTING OFF IGNITION. CONTACTED VW OF AMERICA TO ADVISE THEM OF INCIDENT. WILL CONTACT INSURANCE, LOCAL VW DEALER AND COLLISION SHOP FOR ANALYSIS THIS WEEK. *TR

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