NHTSA Complaint #11697713 — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire 2 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11697713 |
| Vehicle | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MN |
Consumer Description
Auxiliary Heater, Part# 1KO 963 235 H, Melted at the grounding post, potentially damaging wiring harness. Fire started in driver side footwell on 11/5/2025. Included is a photo of where the fire originated from. Medium burning to hands, and smoke inhalation from my passenger.
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