NHTSA Complaint #11151369 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11151369
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 13, 2018
Date Filed	November 13, 2018
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT HEATER WAS LEFT ON POWER LEVEL 3 WITH A BAG OF CLOTHES IN THE SEAT. AN ODOR WAS DETECTED AND UPON MOVING THE BAG, AN APPROXIMATELY 6' X 10' BURN WAS DISCOVERED ON LOWER PORTION OF THE SEAT BACK.

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