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Ford Taurus Recall 87V017: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

NHTSA campaign 87V017, reported February 19, 1987, 28,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V017FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Problem
ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS.
Risk
GLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR SUDDEN DISTRACTION TO THEDRIVER.
Remedy
APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTORS.

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus19861987
Mercury Sable19861987