NHTSA Complaint #11175086 — 2012 GMC ACADIA EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11175086
Vehicle	2012 GMC ACADIA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 4, 2019
Date Filed	February 7, 2019
Mileage	72,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARD TO THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14823, SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT RUNNING LAMP INOPERATIVE (MAY 12, 2015). THE RUNNING LIGHT MELTED IN THE HOUSING (FIRE HAZARD) AND HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE AT A COST IN EXCESS OF $1,000 EACH TIME. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WILL NOT UPLOAD RECEIPTS AS THESE CONTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION (NAME/ADDRESS/ ETC.). CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

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