FORD FAIRMONT 1979: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V272000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FAIRMONT | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-02-13 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-01-14 |
Production Dates: 1979-05-01 - 1979-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 56
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212
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".
DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
