GMC B SERIES 1976: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Make : GMC | Model : B SERIES | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : 1974-08-01 - 1979-12-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 80V012000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1980-01-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1980-02-11 | Date Added to Database: 1980-03-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 417 | ||
Summary:
IN SOME VEHICLES, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAB. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A WINDOW RETENTION KIT FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD SHEET METAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DAMAGE COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD GLASS TO BLOWINWARD OR FALL OUTWARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD OPENING, RESULTING IN INJURY TODRIVER, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |