1996 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 97V137000

Release Date:

August 19, 1997

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

97V137000

Manufacturer:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Component(s):

• STRUCTURE
  • BODY
    • HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
      • SUPPORT DEVICE

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENT WITH TWO POP RIVETS.

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.

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