NHTSA Complaint #11196222 — 2017 FORD F-350 SD SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11196222
Vehicle	2017 FORD F-350 SD
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 14, 2019
Date Filed	April 15, 2019
Mileage	32,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OVER A DIP IN THE ROADWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. THE VIBRATION WORSENED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE. SMITH MOTOR COMPANY INC (LOCATED AT 359 NJ-31, WASHINGTON, NJ 07882, (908) 835-8100) WAS CONTACTED AND A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

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