NHTSA Complaint #10040562 — 1999 SAAB 9-3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10040562
Vehicle	1999 SAAB 9-3
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	September 16, 2003
Date Filed	September 25, 2003
Mileage	8,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER HAD JUST FILLED THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL AND WAS DRIVING AWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE STALLING PROBLEM. *NLM

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