Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 78V-176 · 1971–1973 Mercury Capri
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-176 covers 187,000 1971–1973 Mercury Capri for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE WIPER ARMS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE PIVOT SHAFTS, RENDERING THE WIPERS INOPERATIVE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, PIVOT ASSEMBLIES AND CERTAIN WIPER LINKAGE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ARM AND PIVOT SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WIPERS MAY FAIL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN SEVEREWEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS MAY CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.