NHTSA Complaint #11472013 — 2011 BUICK REGAL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11472013
Vehicle	2011 BUICK REGAL
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	July 1, 2020
Date Filed	July 1, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Headlight assembly case on both passenger and driver side fills with condensation and then causes headlight bulb and/or ballast to burnout ,this also could cause a fire

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