Visibility: windshieldRecall 78V-090 · 1977–1978 International Harvester 2275
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 78V-090 covers 3,235 1977–1978 International Harvester 2275 for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER VERTICAL CENTER BAR TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1976 to April 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- WINDSHIELD LOOSE MTG FRAMENHTSA