NHTSA Complaint #10160150 — 2004 FORD FOCUS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10160150 |
| Vehicle | 2004 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 42,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DOG WAS PLACED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE HATCH. THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE HATCH WAS CHECKED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT WOULD NO LONGER LATCH. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN ALERTED. AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE WITH THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.
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