NHTSA Recall 89V174000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Visibility. Reported 1989-10-13. An estimated 3,300 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Risk
OMISSION OF THE PRIMER COULD CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD NOT TOBE PROPERLY ADHERED TO BODY, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212.
What the manufacturer will do
REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL WINDSHIELD USING SPECIAL PRIMER.
Notes
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD / FMVSS 212VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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