Visibility: windshieldRecall 79V-156 · International Harvester vehicles
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 79V-156 covers 3,000 International Harvester vehicles for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CAB MAY BE TOO LARGE TO PERMIT PROPER RETENTION OR SEALING OF THE WINDSHIELD.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER METAL RETAINING BRACKETS TO HOLD WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 80 INCH WIDE CABS AND SINGLE PIECEWINDSHIELDS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE SECURE, HIGH WINDSCOULD CAUSE IT TO BECOME DISLODGED OR BLOW INTO THE CAB, CAUSING ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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 July 1, 1978 to April 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.