NHTSA Complaint #10037883 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10037883
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Date of Incident	August 25, 2003
Date Filed	August 28, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

WATER LEAKED ONTO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND CAUSED LEFT BACK TAIL LIGHT TO FAIL. *AK

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