NHTSA Complaint #11300351 — 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11300351 |
| Vehicle | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 197,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | ME |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET IN NORTH CHATHAM, MA. SMELL OF BURNING. PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER HAD BURNT A HOLE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK. A HOLE WAS ALSO BURNT IN THE OUTER LAYER OF MY GOOSE DOWN COAT WHERE IT MADE CONTACT WITH BURNING SEAT BACK. BURNT HOLE IN SEAT IS APPROXIMATELY 0.375 INCH DIAMETER.
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