FORD FAIRMONT 1978: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V167000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FAIRMONT | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-10-06 | 1978-08-07 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 400000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AS A RESULT OF REPEATED FLEXING OF THE DRIVE ARM ACROSS A STRESS SENSITIVE AREA. THIS CONDITION WILL RENDER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE WITHOUT COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WOULD ADVERSELYAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY IN POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
