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