SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
— Recall Campaign #91V136000
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 112,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V136000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 19, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V136000 |
| Units affected: | 112,000 |
- Description:
- SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
- Consequeces:
- 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.