With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinderball stud to disengage.

Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut

Date Announced
AUG 25, 1995
Vehicles Affected
364,784
NHTSA Campaign #
95V164001
Summary
The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.
Actions
Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
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