NHTSA Complaint #886801 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	886801
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	April 24, 2001
Date Filed	April 25, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING , APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, AND APPLYING BRAKES AND SEAT CAME LOOSE. DRIVER WAS FORCED INTO STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN WENT ALL WAY BACK, NOT ALLOWING DRIVER TO REACH THE PEDALS. ONLY COMPONENT THAT HELD THE SEAT TO VEHICLE WAS A WHEEL MOUNTED IN A TRACK. THERE WERE 2 SCREWS (3/4") THAT HAD COME LOOSE WHICH CAUSED THIS DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

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