NHTSA Complaint #10142292 — 1997 FORD RANGER
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10142292 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD RANGER |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 77,772 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FRAME FELL OFF FROM THE WALL. ONE COULD SEE WHERE THE RIVET HOLES WERE, THEY HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE WALL. IT WAS A CLEAN BREAK, BUT THE RIVETS WERE DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS NO RUST ON THE FRAME. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER;THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY.*AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 - *NM
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