Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF / 1996
0 Injured
0 Death
Yes Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 001141344 | Incident Date: Feb, 24 2001 |
| Consumer's City: BUDD LAKE | Consumer's State: NJ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: GOLF | Model Year: 1996 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Structure:body:door |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 22 2001 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Drove into parking lot. heard a noise & vehicle stopped. smoke came from under hood, then flames shot out. fire department arrived and put out flames. gave indication of electrical problem, causing fire. prior to problem ,had taken vehicle to dealership 11 times for engine check light coming on/ door locks, and windshield wipers. dealership was not honoring extended warranty that was sold.*ak |