With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.

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

Summary

Vehicle description: On certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.

Actions

Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.

Documents (9)

• Quarterly Report Performance Notification
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)

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