Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1987 FORD AEROSTARTransport Canada Recall #1991119
The official notice
Defect
THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE. IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILE SOMEONE IS UNDER IT.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
BALL STUDS BUILT WITH HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIAL WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
13,298 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 91S37Updated June 10, 2026