NHTSA Complaint #834238 — 1987 FORD TAURUS

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	834238
Vehicle	1987 FORD TAURUS
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	June 2, 1998
Date Filed	January 29, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

EXPERIENCING REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 40-45 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGES TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHILE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

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