VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED.
Ford Motor Company – FORD/LIFTGATE BRACKET WELDS
| Report Received Date | 08/19/1997 |
| NHTSA ID | 97V137000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2200 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=97V137000) |
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