NHTSA Complaint #984800 — 1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	984800
Vehicle	1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	May 10, 1996
Date Filed	May 23, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT, CAUSED A FIRE WITH THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT. *AK

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