NHTSA Complaint #10163058 — 2000 SAAB 9-5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10163058
Vehicle	2000 SAAB 9-5
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 19, 2006
Date Filed	July 21, 2006
Mileage	65,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING IN THROUGH THE VENTS. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILLED OUT A REPORT. A POLICE REPORT WAS ALSO FILED ON THE SCENE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. ONE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. *AK

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