NHTSA Complaint #11081853 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11081853
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	March 27, 2018
Date Filed	March 28, 2018
Mileage	91,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

I TURNED ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER AND IT CAUGHT FIRE BURNING A HOLE IN THE SEAT AND BURNING ME. I WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME IN THE CITY. I PORED WATER ALL OVER ME AND THE SEAT AND TURNED THE HEATER OFF.

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