Transport CanadaHigh Risk

October 8, 1997

1996 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #1997172

STRUCTURE

Defect

THIS VEHICLE MAY HAVE UNDERSIZED WELDS ON THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER TO THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRACKET SEPARATION WHICH COULD PREVENT THE GAS CYLINDER FROM PROPERLY SUPPORTING THE LIFTGATE.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

BRACKET ATTACHMENT WILL BE REINFORCED WITH TWO POP RIVETS.

1 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 97S78