NHTSA Complaint #869575 — 1996 CHEVROLET S10

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	869575
Vehicle	1996 CHEVROLET S10
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of Incident	August 27, 2000
Date Filed	September 5, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

CABLE THAT SUPPORTS TAILGATE SNAPPED & FELL DOWN. CONSUMER & CHILD WERE SIITING IN THE REAR WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT NO ONE WAS HURT. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *AK

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