NHTSA Complaint #868033 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	868033
Vehicle	1999 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date of Incident	August 16, 2000
Date Filed	August 17, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE STRIKER PLATE WHICH WAS USED TO HOLD THE DOOR IN EVENT OF A CRASH, SPUN AROUND, CAUSING DOOR NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. IN EVENT OF A CRASH DOOR MAY FLY OPEN. MANUFACTURER SAID THAT STRIKER PLATE WAS SUPPOSE TO STAY IN PLACE WHEN THE DOOR WAS SHUT. *AK

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