NHTSA Complaint #10275051 — 2003 SAAB 9-3 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10275051
Vehicle	2003 SAAB 9-3
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Date of Incident	June 26, 2009
Date Filed	June 26, 2009
Mileage	60,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SAAB 9-3. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING HIS VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING SPLIT IN HALF. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING HAD BECOME SLIGHTLY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,200. UPDATED 08/04/09 *BF THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AS A GOODWILL GESTURE. UPDATED 08/06/09.*JB

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