Rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorRecall 81V-027 · 1980 Iveco Z100
IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC. recall 81V-027 covers 858 1980 Iveco Z100 for a rearview mirrors/devices: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON SOME VEHICLES, A METAL COMPONENT CALLED A BUSHING, WHICH HOLDS THE MIRROR IN A FIXED POSITION, COULD CRACK OR BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE LOWER MIRROR MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE MIRROR TO SLIP FROM THE PROPER POSITION.
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; LOWER MIRROR BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE MIROR BECOMES LOOSE, SIDE AND REAR VISIBILITYWOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED, PARTICULARLY ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE A BODYINSTALLED. POOR VISIBILITY MAY CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.CORRECTIVE ACTIION: DEALER WILL CHECK VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEWBUSHING AND LOWER PIVOT BRACKET ASSEMBLY.
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 January 1, 1980 to November 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.