NHTSA Recall 93V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V058000; Date: Apr. 13, 1993
Pivot pin separation causes the liftgate to descend suddenly, resulting in an injury if someone is struck by the liftgate.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Ford Probe
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,700
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower pivot pin that joins the liftgate gas strut to the body can separate from the lower strut mounting bracket due to an undersized rivet head.
How to Fix:
Replace liftgate strut assemblies having undersized pivot pin rivet head diameters with assemblies with adequate pivot pin rivet heads.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 25, 1993. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 25, 1993
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