Ford 1987–1988 Structure recall
Recalled August 19, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V136000 · Ford
Hazard
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.
Units
112,000 units
Description
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
What to do
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.
Product
Ford AEROSTAR
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →