Visibility: windshieldRecall 78V-161 · 1978 Ford F Series
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-161 covers 16 1978 Ford F Series for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V161000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INTENDED WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 219, "WINDSHIELD ZONE INTRUSION".
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BUMPER PUSH BARS AND PICK-UP BOXCOVERS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE IMPACT, THE WINSHIELD COULDBE DISPLACED INTO THE VEHICLE, AND GLASS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TOPASSENGERS.
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 January 1, 1978 to May 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.