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Ford Contour Recall 95V009: Visibility:Windshield

NHTSA campaign 95V009, reported January 24, 1995, 2,512 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V009FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Problem
THE GLASS TEMPERING PROCESS ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR WINDOWS WAS NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE WINDOW BREAKS, THE GLASS FRAGMENTS OF THE REAR WINDOWS EXCEED THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS NO. 205.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; GLASS; WINDOW; DOOR AND SIDE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Ford Contour1995
Mercury Mystique1995