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Component: STRUCTURE: HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER: TRUNK CYLINDER
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| ID: 97V137000 (1996 FORD TRUCK EXPLORER) |
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| Updated |
Mar 17, 2005 19:41:50 |
| Rating |
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Description:
Recall: 1996 Ford Explorer
Component: STRUCTURE:HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER:TRUNK CYLINDER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V137000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2200Summary:
Vehicle Description: Multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The liftgate assist
gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly
welded.
The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the
risk of personal injury.
Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.
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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