NHTSA Recall 78V090000
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Component: Visibility. Reported 1978-04-24. An estimated 3,235 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE CAB OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE HEIGHT OPENING MAY BE TOO LARGE FOR PROPER WINDSHIELD RETENTION.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER VERTICAL CENTER BAR TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 90-INCH WIDE CABS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE OPERATION IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS COULD ALLOWTHE WINDSHIELD TO BLOW INTO THE CAB AND RESULT IN GLASS BREAKAGE. THIS COULDCAUSE DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY, WITH LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIORWARNING AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT A LIKELY OCCURRENCE.