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Ford Aerostar Recall 91V136: Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut

NHTSA campaign 91V136, reported August 19, 1991, 112,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V136FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Problem
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR LIFTGATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS BUILT AT THE ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT.

Affected vehicles

Ford Aerostar19871988