Visibility: power window devices and controlsRecall 80V-061 · 1980 Ford LTD

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 80V-061 covers 9 1980 Ford LTD for a visibility: power window devices and controls problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 1980.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected91 model
ReportedMay 16, 1980Owner notice date not listed
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V061000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

MISBUILT WIRING HARNESSES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE POWER WINDOWS TO BE OPERATED WHILE THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF, A CONDITION WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, "POWER OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS".

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; POWER WINDOWS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ACCIDENT AND INJURY COULD RESULT IF CHILDREN ARE ABLETO OPERATE POWER WINDOWS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 1, 1980 to March 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.