NHTSA Complaint #8016452 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8016452
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of Incident	August 1, 2002
Date Filed	August 15, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE PARKED WITH REAR WINDOW OF LIFTGATE RAISED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, IT WAS SHATTERED. OCCUPANT DID GET CUT BY PIECES FLYING OF GLASS. TEMPERATURE THAT DAY WAS ABOUT 70 DEGREES. A WITNESS SAW THE INCIDENT, AND TOLD THE OTHER PARTY THAT THE YOUNG LADY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO CAUSE THIS. GLASS/ASSEMBLY IS BEING ORDERED AND GLASS HAS BEEN MODIFIED. A FORD DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF AN INCIDENT LIKE THIS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK PE04045.PCO

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