NHTSA Complaint #11330216 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11330216
Vehicle	2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	June 17, 2020
Date Filed	June 22, 2020
Mileage	101,900 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

FRONT END COLLISION ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATE 45 MPH, POSSIBLY SLOWER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE PRIMARILY ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. FLAME IGNITED ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED FIRE. *TR

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