NHTSA Complaint #10194848 — 2003 SATURN ION

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10194848
Vehicle	2003 SATURN ION
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	June 27, 2007
Date Filed	June 28, 2007
Mileage	43,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DURING RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TRAVELED BEYOND THE NORMAL RADIUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC LINKAGE ON THE WIPER MOTOR HAD FAILED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OPEN (NHTSA ACTION # PE07011) FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 43,000.

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