NHTSA Complaint #11282779 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11282779
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 26, 2019
Date Filed	November 28, 2019
Mileage	149,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

AT HOME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND STATIONARY, UPON REMOVAL OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT, I DISCOVERED SEVERE BURN MARKS UNDER THE SEAT. AS WELL AS SOME COINS THAT HAVE BEEN CEMENTED IN PLACE BY MELTED PLASTIC. THE BURNED AREA APPEARS TO BE RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST.

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