NHTSA Complaint #10028933 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10028933
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Date of Incident	July 21, 2003
Date Filed	July 23, 2003
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AZ

Consumer Description

PLASTIC BASE OF SYLVANIA 3057 DUAL FILAMENT TAIL LAMPS MELT CAUSING STOP LIGHTS TO FAIL.

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