NHTSA Complaint #10484108 — 2001 MERCURY SABLE
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10484108 |
| Vehicle | 2001 MERCURY SABLE |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 106,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUB FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE CORROSION. ALSO, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE A USED SUB FRAME FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER MANUFACTURING NEW SUB FRAMES FOR THAT SPECIFIC YEAR MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000. UPDATED 12/28/12 *CN UPDATED 1/15/2013 *JS
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