Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V136000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1987 to 01/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 112000 | 10/15/1991 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/19/1991 | 09/27/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear liftgate.vehicle description: vans built at the st. louis assembly plant. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 95161 | 08/01/1995 | 45947 | Sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 9832 | 02/16/1998 | 600586 | Front and rear bumpers made of xenoy plastic have had the conductive primer removed from service parts. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 951612 | 08/01/1995 | 45953 | Door-replacement sliding - service tip. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA91015 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/01/1991 | 09/20/1991 | LIFTGATE FAILURE | 91V136000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88028 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/23/1988 | 07/31/1989 | DOOR FALLS OFF | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/18/1990 | 02/01/1991 | LIFTGATE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 03/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Sliding door latch broke. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 04/15/2000 | |||
| Recall 91v13 000/hatchback hydraulic cylinder: truck cylinder: vehicle rear door would not stay open due to hydraulic cylinder failure. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle recall was honored only at time of when it was issued, and nothing else would be done unless cost would go to consumer. *ak | |||
| 06/20/1994 | |||
| Debris (sand or dirt) seeps into rear latch rendering it inoperative. also hydraulic lifts will not support the trunk. tt | |||
| 09/01/1994 | |||
| The rear hatch latch when open it come down consumer husband hit head no injury. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| Hydraulic liftgate seperated partially from the frame, causing it to collapse. *ak | |||