NHTSA Complaint #765420 — 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	765420
Vehicle	2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date of Incident	August 9, 2002
Date Filed	August 13, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

ON HOT DAYS, TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 90 DEGREES, THE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLES DO NOT RELEASE AND OPEN DOORS. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY, THE FAILURE TO OPEN MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS DEATH, INJURY, AND DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE IF EMERGENCY WORKERS HAVE TO PRY OPEN THE REAR DOORS.*AK

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