NHTSA Complaint #10659055 — 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10659055 |
| Vehicle | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GTI |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 55,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND FORCED THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE LEFT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE RETAINER WALL. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
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