NHTSA Complaint #544186 — 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	544186
Vehicle	1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Date of Incident	February 1, 1999
Date Filed	March 15, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

RECALLED HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING ANTIFEEZE TO FLOW FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ONTO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR SPLATTERING LIQUID ON DRIVER AND DOG RESULTING IN INJURY.

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