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Report Date :
February 10, 2010 at
01:41 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
91V136000
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
EA91015
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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