NHTSA Recall 79V156000
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Component: Visibility. Reported 1979-06-19. An estimated 3,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CAB MAY BE TOO LARGE TO PERMIT PROPER RETENTION OR SEALING OF THE WINDSHIELD.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER METAL RETAINING BRACKETS TO HOLD WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 80 INCH WIDE CABS AND SINGLE PIECEWINDSHIELDS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE SECURE, HIGH WINDSCOULD CAUSE IT TO BECOME DISLODGED OR BLOW INTO THE CAB, CAUSING ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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