NHTSA Complaint #852213 — 1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	852213
Vehicle	1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date Filed	October 29, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DC

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER HOOD, AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. ALSO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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