NHTSA Complaint #608861 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	608861
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Filed	September 30, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH

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