NHTSA Complaint #10056636 — 2003 SAAB 9-3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10056636
Vehicle	2003 SAAB 9-3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	February 5, 2004
Date Filed	February 5, 2004
Mileage	78,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

SHORT IN FUSE BOX IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED AND ELECTRICAL FIRE WITH SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE BAY, ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING/ CAR WAS ABLE TO RESTART WITH THE LOST OF THE LIGHT, TURN SIGNALS, HORN AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS. *JB

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