NHTSA Complaint #838110 — 1994 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	838110
Vehicle	1994 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of Incident	June 1, 1998
Date Filed	June 8, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE OPENING REAR HATCH DOOR HINGES TORE AWAY FROM DOOR CYLINDER, CAUSING DOOR TO HIT CONSUMER IN THE HEAD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE UNDER A RECALL AND REPAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED TO CONSUMER. SEEKING HELP IN NHTSA THIS MATTER. *AK

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