NHTSA Complaint #8007139 — 2001 FORD ESCAPE

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8007139
Vehicle	2001 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date Filed	April 9, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THERE IS A BOLT THAT HOLDS STEERING COLUMN IN PLACE. WHILE DRIVING THAT BOLT BROKE OFF, AND CONSUMER COULD NO LONGER CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

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