NHTSA Complaint #704543 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	704543
Vehicle	1999 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	March 16, 1999
Date Filed	March 17, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NV

Consumer Description

DURING DECELARATION AT AN INTERSECTION, THE REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED. UPON INSPECTION DRIVER FOUND GLASS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AREA. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS NOT ENGAGED AT THE TIME. OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE @70 DEGREES. SOME BURN MARKS FOUND ON SURROUNDING FRAME AREA AFTER ARRIVAL AT DEALERSHIP. NO FLYING OBJECTS OBSERVED HITTING THE WINDSHIELD BY DRIVER FOLLOWING AFFECTED VEHICLE.

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