NHTSA recall 97V-137 (97V137000)
structure recall reported August 19, 1997 - about 2,200 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V137000
- Also written as
- 97V-137
- Reported
- August 19, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,200
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED.
Why it is dangerous
THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET MAY NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENT WITH TWO POP RIVETS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-137 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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