NHTSA Complaint #10188914 — 1994 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 3 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10188914 |
| Vehicle | 1994 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 15,500 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 3 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
DAY TIME APPX. 60-80 MI. FROM EL PASO, TX , LIC. DRIVER DRIVING APPX. 70 MI. P/HR (80 MI. DAY IS SPEED LIMIT) JUST BEFORE CHK. POINT SIERRA BLANCA, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIEROD BREAKS CAUSING A MAJOR 1 CAR ROLLOVER INJURING 3 PEOPLE (1 W/MINOR INJURIES, 1 SERIOUS INJURIES, 1 CRITICAL INJURY). 1994 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS TOTALED. 2 OF INJURED REQUIRING CONTINUED MEDICAL CARE. HATCHBACK CAME UP, SHATTERED GLASS IN HATCH AND SIDE PANELS. *TR
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