NHTSA Complaint #488787 — 1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 488787 |
| Vehicle | 1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS/DASH LIGHTS TO DIM UNTIL REACHING SPEEDS GREATER THAN 5 MPH.
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