NHTSA Complaint #11382735 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11382735
Vehicle	2000 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 7, 2020
Date Filed	December 9, 2020
Mileage	225,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH CATCHING FIRE FROM EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL DRAW OVER THE MAIN POWER LEAD. OVER AMP DRAW IS CAUSING MAIN WIRING TO MELT AND ALSO MELT THE FUSE BOX OVER THE BATTERY.

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