Make : MERCURY Model : MOUNTAINEER Year : 1997
Build Dates : 19960603 - 19960607
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V137000
Date Owner's Notified: 19970930 Date Received by ODI: 19970819 Date Added to Databse: 19970829
Manufacturer's Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2200
Summary:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED.
Consequence:
      THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET MAY NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENT WITH TWO POP RIVETS.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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