NHTSA Recall 94V142000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Visibility. Reported 1994-08-01. An estimated 17 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE WINDSHIELDS WERE MARKED WITH A "PROTOTYPE" DESIGNATION AND NOT MARKED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT LABELING OF WINDSHIELD MAY CAUSE CONCERN OR CONFUSION ABOUT THE PROTOTYPE DESIGNATION.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON THE AFFECTED VANS.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; GLAZING MATERIAL STICKER; FMVSS 205.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.