GULF STREAM EXPLORER 1993: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1992-01-01 - 1993-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V164001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-08-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-08-25 | Date Added to Database: 1995-08-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 364784 | ||
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Summary:
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDERBALL STUD TO DISENGAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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