NHTSA recall 93V-055 (93V055000)

structure recall reported April 8, 1993 - about 80,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V055000
Also written as: 93V-055
Reported: April 8, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~80,000
Component: structure

What is being recalled

GREASE APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE LATCH RUBBER BUMPERS TO EASE COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE BUMPER TO SWELL, INTERFERING WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH PAWL. THIS PREVENTS THE LIFTGATE LATCHING WHEN CLOSED AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHEN LATCHED.

Why it is dangerous

AN UNLATCHED LIFTGATE CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, AND COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-055 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1993

Jeep Grand Wagoneer - 1993

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