NHTSA Complaint #784293 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Complaint Details

ODI Number	784293
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Date of Incident	November 5, 1999
Date Filed	December 19, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

THE ROOF RACK RIPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING, THE THUMB SCREWS DESIGNED TO LOOSEN THE CROSSBAR VIBRATED LOOSE COMPLETELY. *MJS

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