NHTSA Complaint #812611 — 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 812611 |
| Vehicle | 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 40 MPH, HEARD A LOUD NOISE; PULLED OVER & STOPPED, TURNED VEHICLE OFF & GOT OUT TO LOOK; SUDDENLY WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED & STARTED TO BURN NEAR FUEL TANK AREA; POLICE OFFICER CAME & MADE OUT A REPORT; THE INSURANCE CO. HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK
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