Visibility: windshieldRecall 79V-023 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-023 covers 12 Ford vehicles for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING", IN THAT SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP RETAINING COMPONENTS.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP RETAINING COMPONENTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD COMPONENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE OMISSION OF A WINDSHIELD MOUNTING INCREASES THEPOSSIBILITY THAT THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED WITHIN THE CABDURING A FRONTAL IMPACT WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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 August 1, 1978 to September 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.