NHTSA Complaint #723755 — 1996 FORD BRONCO
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 723755 |
| Vehicle | 1996 FORD BRONCO |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
THE WELDED BODY PANELS MAKING UP THE TAILGATE ARE STRESS CRACKED. THE EXTERIOR MOUNTED SPARE TIRE CATCH IS MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE PANELS AND THE OPENING AND CLOSING CAUSES THIS PANEL TO FLEX; HENCE THE CRACK.*AK
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