NHTSA Complaint #11046754 — 2012 FORD ESCAPE

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11046754
Vehicle	2012 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	January 1, 2017
Date Filed	November 24, 2017
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

2012 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RUSTING ABOVE REAR WHEEL WALLS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 11/24/2017*JS

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