NHTSA Complaint #10170510 — 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10170510
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Date of Incident	October 1, 2001
Date Filed	October 11, 2006
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS SEEPING INTO THE RIGHT REAR TAILLIGHT FROM RAIN CORRODING THE REFLECTIVE MATERIALS IN THE TAIL LIGHT, WHICH DIMINISHED THE ILLUMINATION. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. UPDATED 12/1/2006 - *NM

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