Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strutRecall 91V-136 · 1987–1988 Ford Aerostar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-136 covers 112,000 1987–1988 Ford Aerostar for a hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut problem, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
The risk
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.
The fix
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.
SYSTEM: REAR LIFTGATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS BUILT AT THE ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1987 to January 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- LIFTGATE FAILURENHTSA