1988 FORD AEROSTAR RECALL - #91V136000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE : SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 FORD AEROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1987 - 1/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
9/27/1991 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/15/1991 |
| # Affected |
112,000 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT |
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| Description |
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: REAR LIFTGATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS BUILT AT THE ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT. |
| See also |
1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
1988 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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