NHTSA Complaint #839806 — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 839806 |
| Vehicle | 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
EITHER A DROP OR TWO OR FUMES FROM A CONTAINER OF CONTAINERIZED CHOLORINE CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE TRUNK DUE TO MAKING CONTACT WITH AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP. *AK
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