NHTSA Complaint #553633 — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	553633
Vehicle	1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	February 9, 1999
Date Filed	November 1, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

BATTERY WAS CRACKED CAUSING ACID TO LEAK ONTO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. *SLC

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