NHTSA Complaint #814707 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	814707
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 27, 1997
Date Filed	July 21, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

DRIVING 35 MPH ON GRAVEL ROAD, TURNING CORNER WHEN VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WEARING SEAT BELT. VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED BACK ONTO 4 WHEELS. VEHICLE TOWED TO RENTAL AGENCY DUE TO BEING TOTALED. DRIVER HAS BROKEN RIBS. *AK

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