NHTSA Complaint #8013732 — 2002 FORD RANGER

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM issue reported to NHTSA

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2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 8013732
Vehicle 2002 FORD RANGER
Component STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE WAS GOING 40-45MPH AND UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE FELL DUE TO CARTER PIN POSSIBLY NOT BEING ATTACHED. BRACKET WHERE THE CARTER PIN WAS HELD DIDN'T SHOW ANY INDENTATIONS OR FRAGMENT PIECES OF PIN BEING IN TACK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED IT WAS VERY UNUSAL FOR THIS TYPE OF IMPACT. *AK *JG

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