NHTSA Complaint #10190743 — 2001 LEXUS LS430

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID issue reported to NHTSA

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2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10190743
Vehicle	2001 LEXUS LS430
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Date of Incident	May 14, 2007
Date Filed	May 15, 2007
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

I OPENED THE TRUNK OF MY HUSBAND'S LEXUS 430 2001,ON MAY 14, 2007 MY CHILD REACHED INSIDE TO RETRIEVE HIS BACKPACK AND THE LID OF THE TRUNK SLAMMED SHUT. HE WAS VERY BADLY BRUISED. PREVIOUS TO THIS INCIDENT I REACHED INTO THE OPEN TRUNK TO MOVE LUGGAGE AND LID SLAMMED SHUT ON MY NECK. I AM STILL SUFFERING FROM INJURIES. THE TRUNK LID WAS VERY HEAVY AND STRUTS DID NOT SUPPORT IT. PURCHASING PARTS TODAY TO HAVE REPLACED. *AK

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