| Issue ID | 814409 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10353798 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/09/06 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen beetle. She noticed red marks along the back of her legs and back. After seeing a doctor she was informed that the red marks were a rash from a heating burn caused by the heated car seats. She was also informed that the rash may never go away. The vehicle was never examined by a dealer. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OROVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3VWSF31Y76MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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