Issue ID | 1377324 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10984963 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 09/05/17 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving with windows down on mild spring day, no one in passenger seat, just a wallet, kindle and a paper form. Seat warmers were not on, passenger seat started to smoke and little prong heads poked up, tiny, slight burn on holes in leather seat. Freaked out, called dealer, took car in, they took pics, agreed that there was visible damage to seat, kept the car for a few hours. Later called and said that "there was nothing to fix", no resolution. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DOWNINGTOWN, PA |
VIN pattern | 3VWL17AJ8FMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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