NHTSA Recall 80V012000
Filed by Oshkosh Corporation. Component: Visibility. Reported 1980-02-11. An estimated 417 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
IN SOME VEHICLES, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAB.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A WINDOW RETENTION KIT FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD SHEET METAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DAMAGE COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD GLASS TO BLOWINWARD OR FALL OUTWARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD OPENING, RESULTING IN INJURY TODRIVER, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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