NHTSA Complaint #818406 — 1994 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	818406
Vehicle	1994 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of Incident	January 1, 1997
Date Filed	December 5, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE FITTING THAT HOLDS THE LIFTGATE OF THE VEHICLE HAD FELL IN ON BOTH SIDES LEFT AND RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHOP. THE CONSUMER HAD THE SAME VEHICLE 1992, AND THE DEALER IS FIXING IT *AK

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