NHTSA Complaint #10020458 — 2002 UD UD1400
STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10020458 |
| Vehicle | 2002 UD UD1400 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 1,024 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | RI |
Consumer Description
WHEN A VEHICLE WAS TOWED, THE FRONT WHEELS DIDN'T MAKE SUFFICIENT CONTACT WITH THE ROAD WHICH RESULTED IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. *NLM THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHT IN THE IN THE FRONT END AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN IN THE SNOW OR RAIN WITHOUT LOAD. THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE WITH THE LOAD ON THE BACK WITHIN THE VERTICAL SAFETY SPECIFICS ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AT 30 MPH WITH THE LOAD DOWN A SMALL INCLINE. *SCC *JB