Recalls for FAIRMONT FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, Dec 27, 1979

A recall was issued on Dec 27, 1979 for FAIRMONT FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD problems. 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".. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD RETENTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE WINDSHIELD MAY BECOMEDISPLACED AND THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED.