Recall
Ford Aerostar — 91V136000
NHTSA ID
91V136000
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1991-08-19
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Units Affected
112,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.