Mercury Recall : Ford/Liftgate Bracket Welds

1997 Mercury Mountaineer

The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the risk of personal injury.

Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut

Summary
Vehicle description: Multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded.
Actions
Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.
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Date Announced
AUG 19, 1997
Vehicles Affected
2,200
NHTSA Campaign #
97V137000
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