NHTSA Complaint #10721174 — 2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10721174
Vehicle	2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 16, 2012
Date Filed	May 23, 2015
Mileage	19,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

GOT PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM. COST WAS PROHIBITIVE TO US, SO WE ARE DOING WITHOUT. A GREAT SAFETY PROBLEM.

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