NHTSA Complaint #824778 — 1996 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	824778
Vehicle	1996 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	February 17, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL TO FALL OFF, RESULTING IN DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYING. CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

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