NHTSA Complaint #10679616 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10679616
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 27, 2015
Date Filed	January 28, 2015
Mileage	77,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TWO DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN I DROVE THROUGH A POTHOLE ON A CITY STREET. I HAVE DRIVEN INTO POTHOLES NO DIFFERENT THAN THIS IN THE PAST. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE CAR OR TIRES. THE IMPACT WAS VERTICAL; I DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY SIDE-TO-SIDE MOTION. COST OF REPAIR ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN $2000 & $3000. *TR

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