Recall
Jeep Grand Wagoneer — 93V055000
NHTSA ID
93V055000
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Wagoneer
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1993-04-08
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Units Affected
80,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
GREASE APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE LATCH RUBBER BUMPERS TO EASE COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE BUMPER TO SWELL, INTERFERING WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH PAWL. THIS PREVENTS THE LIFTGATE LATCHING WHEN CLOSED AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHEN LATCHED.
Consequence
AN UNLATCHED LIFTGATE CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, AND COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.