1978 Ford F-series Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
16
NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V161000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1978

Defect Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INTENDED WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 219, "WINDSHIELD ZONE INTRUSION".

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BUMPER PUSH BARS AND PICK-UP BOXCOVERS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE IMPACT, THE WINSHIELD COULDBE DISPLACED INTO THE VEHICLE, AND GLASS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TOPASSENGERS.

Recall Comments

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