NHTSA Complaint #10629123 — 2003 FORD RANGER STRUCTURE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10629123
Vehicle	2003 FORD RANGER
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	August 19, 2014
Date Filed	August 28, 2014
Mileage	44,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

THE UNDER-BED SPARE TIRE HOLDER ROTTED OFF THE FRAME AND DROPPED THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY TO THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING. *TR

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