INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2275 1978: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V090000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 2275 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-23 | 1978-04-24 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-11-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3235
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE CAB OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE HEIGHT OPENING MAY BE TOO LARGE FOR PROPER WINDSHIELD RETENTION.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER VERTICAL CENTER BAR TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 90-INCH WIDE CABS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE OPERATION IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS COULD ALLOWTHE WINDSHIELD TO BLOW INTO THE CAB AND RESULT IN GLASS BREAKAGE. THIS COULDCAUSE DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY, WITH LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIORWARNING AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT A LIKELY OCCURRENCE.
