Recall 79V272000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Defect in 1979-1979 MERCURY ZEPHYR
RECALL This recall affects up to 56 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V272000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 56 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
WINDSHIELDS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF A BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THE PRIMER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ITS OPENING FLANGE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING".
Remedy
DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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