NHTSA Complaint #860114 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Complaint Details

ODI Number	860114
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Date of Incident	April 11, 2000
Date Filed	April 11, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

WHILE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SPARE TIRE CABLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE CABLE WAS SWINGING BACK AND FORTH AND RUBBING AGAINST METAL. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK *ML

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