NHTSA Complaint #511146 — 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	511146
Vehicle	1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	September 18, 1996
Date Filed	November 7, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL WIRES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO FUEL INJECTION VENT SPARKED/IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

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