NHTSA Complaint #10565298 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10565298
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 17, 2014
Date Filed	February 21, 2014
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

THE CAR WAS UNRESPONSIVE. THE CAR TURNED OFF. THE CAR WAS STEERED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES. *TR

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