NHTSA Complaint #10093810 — 2001 CHEVROLET S10

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10093810
Vehicle	2001 CHEVROLET S10
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of Incident	September 25, 2004
Date Filed	October 8, 2004
Mileage	40,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

STEPPED UNTO THE TAILGATE OF MY CHEVROLET S-10 WHICH IMMEDIATELY DROPPED BECAUSE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BOTH GAVEWAY. THIS OCCURRENCE CAUSED A FALL WHICH RESULTED IN A BACK INJURY. I HAVE SINCE THAT TIME REPLACED THE STRAPS, WHILE RETAINING THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. *NM

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