Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V174000

Visibility: windshield

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-10-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V174000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,300
Reported to NHTSA
1989-10-13
Owners notified
1989-10-25

Defect description

SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION.

Safety risk

OMISSION OF THE PRIMER COULD CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD NOT TOBE PROPERLY ADHERED TO BODY, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL WINDSHIELD USING SPECIAL PRIMER.

Notes

SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD / FMVSS 212VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford Escort1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.