NHTSA Complaint #10536965 — 2011 SAAB 9-5

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10536965
Vehicle	2011 SAAB 9-5
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	August 9, 2013
Date Filed	August 23, 2013
Mileage	22,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SAAB 9-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK REAR TAILLIGHT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH TAIL LIGHT BULB SOCKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

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