GULF STREAM EXPLORER 1991: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-02-01 - 1995-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95I007000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-10-25 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-01-31 | Date Added to Database: 1996-02-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1029380 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS OF THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS ASSIST CYLINDERS WHICH COULD PULL AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE. |
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Consequence:
IF A BRACKET AND GAS ASSIST CYLINDER WERE TO DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE LIFTGATE AND NO LONGER BEAR AGAINST THE LIFTGATE AS INTENDED, THE REMAINING ASSIST CYLINDER WOULD NOT HOLD THE LIFTGATE IN AN OPEN POSITION. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
FORD DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | I Report | |
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Notes:
FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS WITHOUT CHARGE. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
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