TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HE STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS, HE NOTICED THE SOCKET AND THE CIRCUIT BOARDS WERE MELTED BECAUSE OF IRREGULAR ELECTRIC FLOW. THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH IS INCREASED IF THE ABILITY TO SIGNAL INTENTIONS TO OTHER DRIVERS IS NOT AVAIL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HE STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS, HE NOTICED THE SOCKET AND THE CIRCUIT BOARDS WERE MELTED BECAUSE OF IRREGULAR ELECTRIC FLOW. THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH IS INCREASED IF THE ABILITY TO SIGNAL INTENTIONS TO OTHER DRIVERS IS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10282643
37,000 miles · May 26, 2007
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THE HEADLIGHT & TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES ON THE VAN CONTINUED TO ACCUMULATE CONDENSATION IN THEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW. THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT, STATING IT WAS COSMETIC, AND DID NOT INTERFERE WITH SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT FRIDAY TO GET IT INSPECTED AND IT FAILED INSPECTION. THE CA…
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THE HEADLIGHT & TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES ON THE VAN CONTINUED TO ACCUMULATE CONDENSATION IN THEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW. THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT, STATING IT WAS COSMETIC, AND DID NOT INTERFERE WITH SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT FRIDAY TO GET IT INSPECTED AND IT FAILED INSPECTION. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS CONTAMINATED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES. WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHOM WE BOUGHT THE VAN, AND WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE DID ADMITTED THAT THEY HAD SEVERAL OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY SUGGESTED WE CONTACT YOU. I REMOVED THE WATER FROM THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND GOT THE VAN INSPECTED AGAIN TODAY. IT DID PASS, BUT I FELT CERTAIN CONDENSATION WILL BE BACK AGAIN SOON. I REALIZED THIS MAY NOT APPEAR TO BE A SUBSTANTIAL PROBLEM, BUT IT DID INTERFERE WITH THE NIGHT VISION CAPABILITIES. AS I SAID EARLIER, THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE REMOVED WATER FROM THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THIS VAN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10191788
Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2007
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I FILED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ON A SIMILAR PROBLEM, ODI NUMBER 10177955 ON 1/5/2007 IN WHICH I HAD PROBLEMS WITH CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF MY HEADLAMPS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE CONDENSATION NOW LED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE HALOGEN BULB EXPLODING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DUE TO WATER ACCUMULATING INSIDE THE AS…
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I FILED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ON A SIMILAR PROBLEM, ODI NUMBER 10177955 ON 1/5/2007 IN WHICH I HAD PROBLEMS WITH CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF MY HEADLAMPS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE CONDENSATION NOW LED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE HALOGEN BULB EXPLODING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DUE TO WATER ACCUMULATING INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY SPLASHING ONTO THE BULB. THERE IS NO WAY TO REMOVE THE GLASS FROM THE EXPLODED BULB FROM THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING AND THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP THE CONDENSATION. I HAD TO PAY $180 FOR A NEW DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP HAS CONDENSATION FORMING INSIDE. I AM CERTAIN THAT I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10188196
75,000 miles · Feb 7, 2007
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TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE IN WHICH HE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH BECAUSE THE FAN SWITCH STAYED ONLY ON THE LOW POSITION, ALLOWING FOR ONLY ONE SETTING. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT PART AND REPLACED THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES ON HIS OWN. WHILE REPLACING THE SWITCHES HE NOTICED THAT TH…
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TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE IN WHICH HE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH BECAUSE THE FAN SWITCH STAYED ONLY ON THE LOW POSITION, ALLOWING FOR ONLY ONE SETTING. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT PART AND REPLACED THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES ON HIS OWN. WHILE REPLACING THE SWITCHES HE NOTICED THAT THE OLD UNIT HAD MELTED THE PLASTIC AROUND THE WIRE HARNESS. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD TO REPLACED THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY BECAUSE IT HAD COMPLETELY CORRODED WHICH MADE IT INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT IS LOOKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PARTS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO CONSIDER ANY TYPE OF REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE HE DIDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE FAILUER AND CURRENT MILAGE WERE 75000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #10181909
56,000 miles · Jan 5, 2007
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BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONDENSATION FORMING ON THE INSIDE. THIS WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE LESS EFFECTIVE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10177955
10 miles · Oct 24, 2006
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LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT FILLS WITH WATER AND FOGS UP THE LENS COVER THUS HINDERING THE BEAM OF THE HEADLIGHT. WATER LITERALLY STANDS IN THE LIGHT SO MUCH THAT WHEN YOU BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITH THE LIGHTS ON, THE BEAM IS LIKE AN OCEAN WAVE. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAY THEY ALL DO THAT AND THERE IS NO …
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LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT FILLS WITH WATER AND FOGS UP THE LENS COVER THUS HINDERING THE BEAM OF THE HEADLIGHT. WATER LITERALLY STANDS IN THE LIGHT SO MUCH THAT WHEN YOU BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITH THE LIGHTS ON, THE BEAM IS LIKE AN OCEAN WAVE. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAY THEY ALL DO THAT AND THERE IS NO REMEDY. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO DRILL A HOLE IN THE CASING TO DRAIN THE WATER. MY VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW IN JUNE 2003. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. IT IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. WATER IS NOW STANDING INSIDE THE LENS. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE FREEZING TEMPERATURES COME? WILL MY LIGHT FREEZE AND BURST? 2 OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS ALSO OWN VENTURES AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM FOR THEM ALSO. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER VENTURES PARKED IN PARKING LOTS AND SOME OF THEM ALSO HAVE A FOGGED UP LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS. I TRULY FEEL THAT GM SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN THIS WAS SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT BRAND NEW. SURELY A COMPANY WITH AS MUCH TECHNOLOGY AS GM HAS THEY COULD COME UP WITH A REMEDY FOR THIS "LEAKING LIGHT". IT REALLY HINDERS YOUR VISION USING THE HEADLIGHTS. ITS LIKE HAVING A HEADLIGHT OUT. STANDING WATER IS ALSO HARD ON THE HEADLIGHT BULBS. WILL THIS EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR POSSIBLY A FIRE AT SOME POINT? *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171688
55,000 miles · Aug 21, 2006
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED CONDENSATION BUILT UP INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THE BULB TO BLOW. THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED THE BULBS THREE TIMES.
NHTSA ODI #10166097
83,900 miles · Jun 20, 2006
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EXCEPT FOR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AND AT THE SAME TIME TOOK OUT MY CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS TO BE A FAULTY 'BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH' AND I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. *JB NO BRAKES MEAN DEFINITE ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND I CURRENT HAVE NO BRAKE LIGH…
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EXCEPT FOR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AND AT THE SAME TIME TOOK OUT MY CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS TO BE A FAULTY 'BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH' AND I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. *JB NO BRAKES MEAN DEFINITE ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND I CURRENT HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS.
NHTSA ODI #10160225
41,500 miles · Jul 17, 2005
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ON MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE EXTENDED I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TAIL LIGHT BRAKING BULBS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE BULBS ELEMENTS INSIDE THE BULB DIDN'T BURN OUT THEY SHORTED OUT AT THE SOCKET ON BOTH DRIVE AND PASSENGER SIDE MELTING THE BULB TO THE SOCKET. I'M AFRAID THAT THIS IS GOOING TO CREATE A ELECTRICAL FIRE.
FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHICLE POPULATION INCLUDES BUICK RENDEZVOUS AND PONTIAC AZTEK VEHICLE BUILT IN MAY 2003; CHEVROLET VENTURE AND PONTIAC MONTANA VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 2002; AND ALL VEHICLES REGISTERED IN NEVADA, ARIZONA, VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, AND HAWAII.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE04064 · POWER-SLIDING Door
Opened Sep 17, 2004 · Closed Dec 22, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:door
SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE WITH AN OPTIONAL POWER SLIDING DOOR.THE INTERIOR HANDLE IS ORIENTED IN THE VERTICAL POSITION IN THE DOOR PANEL AND LINES UP AT THE ELBOW LEVEL WHEN THE OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE 2ND-ROW OUTBOARD POSITION.IF THE OCCUPANT HOLDS THE INTERIOR HANDLE IN THE THUMB UP POSITION DURING POWER-ASSISTED OPENING, THE ARM/WRIST CAN BE PUSH BACK WITH FORCE AGAINST THE 2ND-ROW BUCKET SEAT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT BACK CREATING A RISK OF INJURY (OTHER SEATING CONFIGURATIONS HAVE AMPLE SEAT TO DOOR CLEARANCE TO AVOID ENTRAPMENT OF THE LOWER ARM).AMONG THE 103 TOTAL REPORTS, THERE WERE 102 ALLEGED INJURIES INCLUDING ARM/WRIST, THUMB AND SHOULDER INJURIES.A COUNT OF INJURIES REVEALS THAT 76 INJURIES WERE A FRACTURED OR A BROKEN ARM/WRIST REQUIRING AN IMMOBILIZING CAST FOR FOUR-TO-SIX WEEKS.ALL INJURIES INVOLVE THE RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR.THE LEFT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS ON FAR FEWER VEHICLES, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT PRODUCES LESS FORCE.GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY BY LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2004, THAT IT WILL RECALL MODEL YEAR 1997 THOUGH EARLY 2005 GM U-VAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND WITH 2ND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN CHAIRS (NHTSA RECALL #04V597).AS PART OF THE RECALL REMEDY, GM WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE WITH A FLUSH MOUNTED HANDLE THAT WILL PREVENT AN OCCUPANT FROM GRASPING THE HANDLE WITH THE PALM BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND DOOR PANEL (THUMB UP ORIENTATION) AND THUS ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ARM/WRIST ENTRAPMENT.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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