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  Defect Investigation of Alleged Rear Liftgate Support Failure

Investigation of Alleged Rear Liftgate Support Failure

Subject: Alleged rear liftgate support failure
Components covered:
  • Structure
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Oct. 31, 1996. It was closed on May. 16, 1997. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
The retainer bolt of the rear liftgate support cylinders may shear resulting in sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1991 Chrysler Town & Country
  • 1992 Chrysler Town & Country
  • 1993 Chrysler Town & Country
  • 1991 Dodge Caravan
  • 1992 Dodge Caravan
  • 1993 Dodge Caravan
  • 1991 Plymouth Voyager
  • 1992 Plymouth Voyager
  • 1993 Plymouth Voyager

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