NHTSA Complaint #10178801 — 2001 LEXUS LS430
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10178801 |
| Vehicle | 2001 LEXUS LS430 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 35,820 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
I HAD OPENED THE TRUNK ON MY LEXUS SL-430 TO PLACE SOME PERSONAL ITEMS FOR TRANSPORT. I WAS LEANING DOWN WHEN SUDDENLY THE TRUNK LID CAME CRASHING DOWN WITH THE CORNER OF THE TRUNK STRIKING ME IN THE AREA AROUND THE EYE AND THE UPPER CHEEK BONE. THE INJURY RESULTED IN BRUISING AND SWELLING AROUND THE EYE AND HAS RESULTED IN CONTINUING PAIN, SWELLING AND DISCOMFORT IN THE EYE, EAR AND CHEEK BONE. AFTER THE INCIDENT THE TRUNK WAS INSPECTED BY ME AND OTHER COMPANY PERSONNEL AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HYDRAULIC TRUNK STRUTS NECESSARY FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE TRUNK HAD BOTH FAILED. I HAVE SINCE HAD THE TRUNK STRUTS REPLACED. *JB
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