Fca US LLC

Daimlerchrysler Corporation

Paul A Steffes

Robert R Lazarevich

Clifford L Eberle, Jr

Christopher J Sytek

Robert J Gibbs

David R Parks

Thomas C Booth

Eric Ghoukasian

Vivek V Kirtane

Richard R Sukhdeo

Vinaya Sridhar

Vinayak D Gadre

A vehicle tailgate () has a frame () with a cross beam () and a pair of side beams (). One side beam () extends from each end of the cross beam (). A first metal tapping plate () is secured with the cross beam (). At least one elongated tang () is positioned between the body () and each tab (). A clevis bracket () is positioned on the side beams (). An overmolded () material is on the shaft () and the two heads () of the striker (). The wedges (), on the clevis bracket (), aligns the clevis bracket () with the striker (). A second tapping plate () is secured to the sheet metal.

Vehicle tailgate

A cargo tray and table assembly for a motor vehicle having an enclosed rear cargo area including a floor portion and an opening. The assembly includes a main body coupled to a pivot system. The pivot system is further coupled to the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The pivot system is operable to move the main body between a stowed position within the rear cargo area and a use position.

Vehicle cargo tray and table assembly

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Oxford, MI, United States of America

Paul A Steffes