Recalls for F100 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, Jan 15, 1979

A recall was issued on Jan 15, 1979 for F100 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD problems. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING", IN THAT SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP RETAINING COMPONENTS.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP RETAINING COMPONENTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD COMPONENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE OMISSION OF A WINDSHIELD MOUNTING INCREASES THEPOSSIBILITY THAT THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED WITHIN THE CABDURING A FRONTAL IMPACT WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.