Recall 97V-137
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 Ford Explorer and 1 other model: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate, support device/strut).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-137
- Reported
- August 19, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 2,200 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded.
The risk
The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1996
- Mercury Mountaineer 1997