NHTSA Complaint #10173772 — 2001 SAAB 9-5

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10173772
Vehicle	2001 SAAB 9-5
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 4, 2006
Date Filed	November 17, 2006
Mileage	71,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE DIED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. UPDATED 01/26/07. *JB

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