NHTSA Complaint #538661 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	538661
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 23, 1998
Date Filed	October 14, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES.

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