NHTSA Complaint #10149468 — 1985 FORD LT9000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10149468 |
| Vehicle | 1985 FORD LT9000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
WINDOW CRANK AND DOOR HANDLE. WEARS PREMATURELY, WINDOW CRANK KNOB COMES OFF, DOOR HANDLE SPRINGS BROKEN OR MISSING CAUSE DOOR HANDLE TO BE SENSITIVE TO OPENING PRESSURE. WHILE ROLLING UP OR DOWN WINDOW WRIST WATCH CATCHES ON DOOR HANDLE , DOOR POPS OPEN DRIVER FALLS OUT AND IS RUN OVER BY VEHICLE. RESULTS IS DEATH. RECOMMEND ISSUING BULLETIN TO ALL OWNERS OF LT 9000 TRUCKS TO CHECK WINDOW AND DOOR OPENING MECHANICALS FOR PARTS FAILURE. *JB