NHTSA Complaint #539945 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	539945
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 16, 1998
Date Filed	August 16, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY OPERATION, THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE FELL FROM THE ROOF OF THE CAR, STRIKING THE DRIVER IN THE HEAD. THE DRIVER ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. THERE ARE 5 FASTENERS WHICH HOLD THE CONSOLE TO THE ROOF AND 3 OF THE 5 WERE BROKEN OFF. 2 OF THE FASTENERS WERE NEVER INSERTED PROPERLY INTO THE MOUNTING SLOTS. WHEN IT FELL, THE WIRING HELD IT, CAUSING IT TO SWING INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

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