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

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

Date Announced
AUG 28, 1995
Vehicles Affected
6,973
NHTSA Campaign #
95V164002
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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