NHTSA Complaint #891984 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	891984
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	June 19, 2001
Date Filed	July 5, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH CONSUMER'S SON BROADSIDED A TRUCK, CAUSING A CRASH. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

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