1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER RECALL - #97V137000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE : SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/3/1996 - 6/7/1996 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/1997 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/1997 |
| # Affected |
2,200 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for SUSPENSION
1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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