Recall
Ford Escort — 89V174000
NHTSA ID
89V174000
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1989-10-13
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Units Affected
3,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Consequence
OMISSION OF THE PRIMER COULD CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD NOT TOBE PROPERLY ADHERED TO BODY, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212.
Remedy
REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL WINDSHIELD USING SPECIAL PRIMER.