1979 FORD GRANADA RECALL - #79V272000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELDS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF A BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THE PRIMER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ITS OPENING FLANGE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FORD GRANADA |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1979 - 5/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
1/14/1980 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/13/1980 |
| # Affected |
56 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
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| Description |
WINDSHIELDS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF A BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THE PRIMER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ITS OPENING FLANGE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD RETENTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE WINDSHIELD MAY BECOMEDISPLACED AND THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED. |
| See also |
1979 FORD GRANADA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1979 FORD GRANADA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
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