NHTSA Complaint #10579184 — 2003 SATURN VUE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10579184
Vehicle	2003 SATURN VUE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 12, 2005
Date Filed	April 11, 2014
Mileage	35,343 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE THE HORN WAS POSITIONED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE KEY RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,343. UPDATED 06/10/14*LJ UPDATED 8/21/2017*CN

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