DUTCHMEN AEROSTAR 1988: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1987-04-01 - 1988-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V136000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-10-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-08-19 | Date Added to Database: 1991-09-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 112000 | ||
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Summary:
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR LIFTGATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS BUILT AT THE ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT. |
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