NHTSA Complaint #10273862 — 1998 FORD CONTOUR SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10273862
Vehicle	1998 FORD CONTOUR
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Date of Incident	June 10, 2009
Date Filed	June 15, 2009
Mileage	127,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS CAME OUT OF THE SPRING CATCHER BRACKET WHILE CHANGING THE TIRES. IF A TIRE WERE THERE, IT WOULD HAVE BURST. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V255000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST OR ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 127,000. UPDATED 07/28/09 *BF UPDATED 07/30/09.*JB

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