NHTSA recall 91V-145 (91V145000)

structure recall reported September 4, 1991 - about 1,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V145000
Also written as: 91V-145
Reported: September 4, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~1,300
Component: structure

What is being recalled

MANUFACTURING ERRORS BY THE SUPPLIER OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH MECHANISM MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY PORTION OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH NOT TO FUNCTION. IF THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE PRIMARY LATCH POSITION, THE LIFTGATE COULD OPEN WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE LIFTGATE WERE TO OPEN DURING VEHCILE OPERATION,PASSENGERS OR CARGO COULD FALL FROM THE OPEN LIFTGATE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING LIFTGATE LATCHES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-145 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Taurus - 1992

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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