NHTSA Complaint #10246348 — 2008 FORD F-150

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10246348
Vehicle	2008 FORD F-150
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	October 21, 2008
Date Filed	October 22, 2008
Mileage	4,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THERE ARE STEPS ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO STEP ONTO THEM TO SEE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE STANDING ON THE SIDE STEP, IT BECAME LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ONTO THE GROUND. HE SUSTAINED SWELLING AND BRUISED RIBS DUE TO THE FAILURE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE SIDE STEPS NEED TO BE STURDIER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4,800.

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