NHTSA Complaint #515348 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Complaint Details

ODI Number	515348
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Date Filed	June 27, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

SCREWS THAT HOLD THE CROSS OVER PORTION OF THE LUGGAGE RACK TO THE TRACK BROKE, CAUSING THE LUGGAGE RACK TO DISCONNECT.

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