NHTSA Complaint #8009024 — 1986 MERCURY SABLE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8009024
Vehicle	1986 MERCURY SABLE
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	April 21, 2001
Date Filed	May 2, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ND

Consumer Description

SUBFRAME WELDS BROKE AND FRAME DROPPED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. NO INJURIES. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED.*JBSUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLTS/BRACKETS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR MOUNTS CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE TO FALL BACKWARD AND MAKE STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. *JG

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