NHTSA Recall 91V136000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Structure. Reported 1991-08-19. An estimated 112,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
Risk
IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN INTHE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILESOMEONE IS UNDER IT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR LIFTGATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS BUILT AT THE ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT.
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