NHTSA Complaint #11058251 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11058251 |
| Vehicle | 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 109,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | UT |
Consumer Description
WHEN THE SEAT HEATER IS TURNED ON, THE SEAT CATCHES ON FIRE. WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE PICTURE THAT IS SMOKE COMING FROM THE SEAT, THE HOLES WERE CAUSED BY THE SEAT HEATER.
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