# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
> NHTSA complaint `607577` · 2006-12-27 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- **Miles at failure:** 25,000
## Narrative
OUR JETTA WAS REAR-ENDED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE GAS TANK EXPLODED, CAUSING THE CAR TO BECOME A FIREBALL. THE CAR WAS OBVIOUSLY TOTALLED, AND WE LOST ALL OF OUR BELONGINGS INSIDE THE CAR.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*