NHTSA Complaint #551264 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	551264
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date Filed	March 27, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

ELECTICAL WIRING LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE BATTERY TRAY CAUSING THE WIRE TO DAMAGE (RECALL-98V-100), OWNER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH VEHICLE WITH THIS DEFECT. YH

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