Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V137000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V137000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 2,200 affected units, FORD/LIFTGATE BRACKET WELDS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. the liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V137000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1997-08-19T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/liftgate bracket welds

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 2,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. the liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded.

Consequence Summary: The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x9zg_4946~4uvc

NHTSA ID: 97V137000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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