Recall 89V-174
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1990 Ford Escort: Visibility (windshield).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 89V-174
- Reported
- October 13, 1989
- Vehicles affected
- 3,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Special primer that promotes the bonding of a urethane adhesive to the glass was not applied to the windshields before installation.
The risk
Omission of the primer could cause the windshield not tobe properly adhered to body, and vehicle would not comply with fmvss 212.
The fix
Remove and properly install windshield using special primer.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: windshield / fmvss 212vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escort 1990