NHTSA recall campaign
97V137000
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1997-08-19Affected2,200 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED.
Risk
THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET MAY NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENT WITH TWO POP RIVETS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →