NHTSA Complaint #8011083 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8011083
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	June 4, 2002
Date Filed	June 5, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND ROLLING OVER SOME PIECES OF TIRE TREAD ON ROAD DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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