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2003 SAAB 9-3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 474814 · 2004-05-10

Vehicle

Make
SAAB
Model
9-3
Year
2003
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
15,500

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

OWNER HAD JUST LEFT THE DEALER AFTER HAVING THE 15,000 MILE OIL CHANGE AND CHECK UP. WHILE DRIVING, THE OWNER HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. PASSING MOTORIST INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10073421
Machine
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