GULF STREAM EXPLORER 1996: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-06-03 - 1996-06-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V137000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-09-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-08-19 | Date Added to Database: 1997-08-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2200 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED. |
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Consequence:
THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET MAY NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENT WITH TWO POP RIVETS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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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