INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 1800 1978: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V156000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 1800 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-07-20 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-07-01 - 1979-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CAB MAY BE TOO LARGE TO PERMIT PROPER RETENTION OR SEALING OF THE WINDSHIELD.
DEALER WILL INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER METAL RETAINING BRACKETS TO HOLD WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 80 INCH WIDE CABS AND SINGLE PIECEWINDSHIELDS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE SECURE, HIGH WINDSCOULD CAUSE IT TO BECOME DISLODGED OR BLOW INTO THE CAB, CAUSING ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
