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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:13 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V137000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXPLORER     1996      MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER     1997 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 13, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V137000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A 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. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.