Make : FORD | Model : ESCORT | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19890801 - 19890801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V174000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19891025 | Date Received by ODI: 19891013 | Date Added to Database: 19891026 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION. |
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Consequence:
OMISSION OF THE PRIMER COULD CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD NOT TOBE PROPERLY ADHERED TO BODY, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL WINDSHIELD USING SPECIAL PRIMER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212 | |
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