FORD F SERIES 1978: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V161000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F SERIES | 1978 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1978-07-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-01-01 - 1978-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 219
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INTENDED WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 219, "WINDSHIELD ZONE INTRUSION".
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BUMPER PUSH BARS AND PICK-UP BOXCOVERS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP LOWER RETAINER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE IMPACT, THE WINSHIELD COULDBE DISPLACED INTO THE VEHICLE, AND GLASS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TOPASSENGERS.
