Make : FORD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19860801 - 19870101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V017000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870217 | Date Received by ODI: 19870219 | Date Added to Database: 19870302 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS. |
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Consequence:
GLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR SUDDEN DISTRACTION TO THEDRIVER. |
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Remedy:
APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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