NHTSA Recall 97V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V137000; Date: Aug. 19, 1997
The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Explorer; 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,200
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin September 30, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 30, 1997
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