OPEL 1900 1979: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| Make : OPEL | Model : 1900 | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 1978-07-01 - 1979-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V156000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-07-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-06-19 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3000 | ||
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Summary:
THE OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CAB MAY BE TOO LARGE TO PERMIT PROPER RETENTION OR SEALING OF THE WINDSHIELD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER METAL RETAINING BRACKETS TO HOLD WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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