NHTSA Complaint #10676634 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10676634
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	January 3, 2015
Date Filed	January 20, 2015
Mileage	51,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT AND WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

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