Visibility: windshieldRecall 80V-109 · 1979–1980 International Harvester Scout Series
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 80V-109 covers 44,900 1979–1980 International Harvester Scout Series for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on August 20, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
A NUMBER OF VEHICLES MAY NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING", AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER SEAL CLEANING OR ADHESIVE MISAPPLICATION.
The fix
DEALER WILL REMOVE WINDSHIELD SEAL LOCK STRIP, CLEAN AND PRIME IT, AND ADD ADHESIVE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; GLASS WINDSHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOTREMAIN IN PLACE, THUS PASSENGERS MAY BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE AND SEVERELYINJURED.
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 September 1, 1978 to October 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.