Ford Escort Recall 89V174: Visibility:Windshield

NHTSA campaign 89V174, reported October 13, 1989, 3,300 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V174FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Problem: SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Risk: OMISSION OF THE PRIMER COULD CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD NOT TOBE PROPERLY ADHERED TO BODY, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212.
Remedy: REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL WINDSHIELD USING SPECIAL PRIMER.
Notes: SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD / FMVSS 212VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Ford Escort	1990