NHTSA Complaint #11003567 — 2004 FORD ESCAPE

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11003567
Vehicle	2004 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 30, 2017
Date Filed	July 7, 2017
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STRUT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HOWELL MOTORS (LOCATED ON 6488 RIDGE ROAD LOCKPORT 14094) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15E045000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NHTSA ISSUED RECALLS. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

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