NHTSA Complaint #11348686 — 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11348686
Vehicle	2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 11, 2020
Date Filed	August 11, 2020
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

HEARD SOUND FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY AT 10 MPH AND NOW THE AIRBAG WARNING SIGN IS ON

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