1978 International Harvester 2275 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V090000
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1976
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: May 23rd, 1978

Defect Summary:
THE CAB OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE HEIGHT OPENING MAY BE TOO LARGE FOR PROPER WINDSHIELD RETENTION.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER VERTICAL CENTER BAR TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 90-INCH WIDE CABS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE OPERATION IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS COULD ALLOWTHE WINDSHIELD TO BLOW INTO THE CAB AND RESULT IN GLASS BREAKAGE. THIS COULDCAUSE DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY, WITH LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIORWARNING AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT A LIKELY OCCURRENCE.