NHTSA Complaint #734411 — 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	734411
Vehicle	1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Date of Incident	October 13, 2000
Date Filed	October 25, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VT

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELLING S/B ON I89 IN VT ON 10/13/2000 AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES INTO MY TRIP, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND TOTALLY COVERED THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SMASH AND THE ROOF TO BE DAMAGED.

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