NHTSA Complaint #735693 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	735693
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 1, 2000
Date Filed	November 7, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

COMPLETE FAILURE OF UNIT. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMAN PROBLEM IN NEW VW'S. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

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