NHTSA Recall 95I007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95I007000; Date: Jan. 31, 1996
If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. Personal injury could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Ford Explorer; 1992 Ford Explorer; 1993 Ford Explorer; 1994 Ford Explorer; 1995 Ford Explorer
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,029,380
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. The campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
How to Fix:
Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
Recall Notes:
Ford has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to reinforce the bracket attachments without charge. Owners can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 1995
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