Visibility: windshieldRecall 89V-174 · 1990 Ford Escort
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-174 covers 3,300 1990 Ford Escort for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V174000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
The risk
OMISSION OF THE PRIMER COULD CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD NOT TOBE PROPERLY ADHERED TO BODY, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212.
The fix
REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL WINDSHIELD USING SPECIAL PRIMER.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD / FMVSS 212VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 August 1, 1989 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.