NHTSA Complaint #514011 — 1983 FORD ESCORT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS issue reported to NHTSA
3 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 514011 |
| Vehicle | 1983 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 3 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.( NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
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