NHTSA Complaint #11377193 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11377193
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 28, 2020
Date Filed	November 30, 2020
Mileage	121,365 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

MY SON WAS DRIVING (IN MOTION) ON HWY 17 IN MILLER COUNTY MO WITH SEAT HEATER ON SATURDAY NOV. 28, 2020. SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. I HAD NOTICED WHEN I HAD SEAT HEATER ON PREVIOUSLY IT BECAME SO HOT AS TO BURN LEGS. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. IT COULD HAVE BURNED MY CAR COMPLETELY. VERY DANGEROUS.

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