NHTSA Complaint #11472302 — 2012 FORD ESCAPE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11472302
Vehicle	2012 FORD ESCAPE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	June 17, 2022
Date Filed	July 5, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Latch/hinge on rear tailgate glass has corroded and broken allowing for potential for glass to fall off. Corrosion has taken place over the last few years. Completely broken on 06/17/2022.

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