Issue ID | 1152413 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10679123 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FLEX |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 26/01/15 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle impacted the curb and started to jerk uncontrollably. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the axle fractured and the front passenger tire detached from the vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries and medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 22,000. The vin number was unavailable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEWTOWN, PA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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