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NHTSA recall 73V015000

Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments

Ford Cortina

Reported Jan 24, 1973165 vehicles affectedFORD MTR CO-OVERSEASBuilt Sep 1, 1971 – Jul 1, 1972

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Notes

Ford campaign no 0-6g.possibility that the top hinged tailgate counterbalancetorsionbar retaining bracket may bend and permit the torsion bar to disengage.if this condition occurs the end of the bar will suddenly release downward intothe rear cargo compartment.(correct by inspecting and replacing bracket withnew improved bracket).