NHTSA Complaint #10285018 — 2002 SATURN SL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10285018
Vehicle	2002 SATURN SL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 21, 2009
Date Filed	September 23, 2009
Mileage	100,414 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

THE STARTER MOTOR ENERGIZED WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION OR ANYONE IN/NEAR THE CAR. IT WAS IN GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, AND IT RAN OVER A 12 INCH "STOP" AND INTO A FREEZER WHERE IT CONTINUED TO RUN FOR SOMETIME UNTIL IT BURNED UP. THE FREEZER PREVENTED IT FROM GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL AND INTO THE HOUSE. *TR

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