Issue ID | 198990 |
Internal NHTSA # | 717153 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | JIMMY |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 20/07/99 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When lifting my tailgate up, the inner support lift cylinder came loose and the complete gate came crashing down on the back of my neck, causing serious injuries to my vertibrate. Also, sustained pinched nerves in my neck and shoulders./ this is the first year gmc made the complete gate lift upward instead of folding downward. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOLIVAR, PA |
VIN pattern | 1GKDT13W7X2XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/02/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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