Recall
Mercury Zephyr — 79V272000
NHTSA ID
79V272000
Make
Mercury
Model
Zephyr
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-12-27
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Units Affected
56
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.