Pivot pin separation causes the liftgate to descend suddenly, resulting in an injury if someone is struck by the liftgate.

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

Date Announced
APR 13, 1993
Vehicles Affected
3,700
NHTSA Campaign #
93V058000
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.
Actions
Replace liftgate strut assemblies having undersized pivot pin rivet head diameters with assemblies with adequate pivot pin rivet heads.
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