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Recall 93V-058

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1993 Ford Probe: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate, support device/strut).

At a glance

Campaign number
93V-058
Reported
April 13, 1993
Vehicles affected
3,700 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

Replace liftgate strut assemblies having undersized pivot pin rivet head diameters with assemblies with adequate pivot pin rivet heads.

Notes from the manufacturer

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 [removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles