NHTSA Complaint #538090 — 1997 JEEP WRANGLER
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 538090 |
| Vehicle | 1997 JEEP WRANGLER |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NE |
Consumer Description
STRONG WIND CAUSED HOOD LATCH TO BREAK/FLY UP. (QCAW)
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