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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / AEROSTAR     1987-1988
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 13, 1991
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V136000 NHTSA Action Number: EA91015
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 112000
Summary:
 SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
Consequence:
 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.
Remedy:
 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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