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Recall 91V136000: Liftgate Ball Stud Fracture


SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION. IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILE SOMEONE IS UNDER IT. REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.

SYSTEM: REAR LIFTGATE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS BUILT AT THE ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT.

1987 FORD TRUCK AEROSTAR
1988 FORD TRUCK AEROSTAR