NHTSA Complaint #809189 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	809189
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	February 17, 1997
Date Filed	April 9, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

OWNER WENT TO PUT ON THE DEFROSTER BUTTON WHILE DRIVING AND THE WINDOW BECAME FROZEN TO THE POINT THAT HE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND CLEAN THE WINDOW BY HIMSELF. *AK

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