NHTSA Complaint #527812 — 1988 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 527812 |
| Vehicle | 1988 VOLKSWAGEN FOX |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO FLY UP AND SMASH INTO WINDSHIELD.
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