1978 FORD F-SERIES RECALL - #78V161000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD
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".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 FORD F-SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1978 - 5/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
16 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
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| Description |
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". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| 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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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