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