NHTSA Complaint #10048670 — 2003 SATURN ION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10048670
Vehicle	2003 SATURN ION
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date Filed	November 25, 2003
Mileage	21 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

THERE WAS AN EGG SMELL WITHIN THE CABIN AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WAS WORSE WHEN THE HEAT WAS ON. THE SMELL MADE THE OCCUPANTS NAUSEOUS AND SICK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY WHAT CAUSED THE SMELL BUT HAS GIVEN A LOT OF SCENARIOS. *NLM

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