1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2275 RECALL - #78V090000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD
THE CAB OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE HEIGHT OPENING MAY BE TOO LARGE FOR PROPER WINDSHIELD RETENTION.
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| Vehicle |
1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2275 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1976 - 4/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/23/1978 |
| # Affected |
3,235 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
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| Description |
THE CAB OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE HEIGHT OPENING MAY BE TOO LARGE FOR PROPER WINDSHIELD RETENTION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER VERTICAL CENTER BAR TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 90-INCH WIDE CABS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE OPERATION IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS COULD ALLOWTHE WINDSHIELD TO BLOW INTO THE CAB AND RESULT IN GLASS BREAKAGE. THIS COULDCAUSE DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY, WITH LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIORWARNING AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT A LIKELY OCCURRENCE. |
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