NHTSA recall 89V-174 (89V174000)
visibility recall reported October 13, 1989 - about 3,300 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 89V174000
- Also written as
- 89V-174
- Reported
- October 13, 1989
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,300
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Why it is dangerous
OMISSION OF THE PRIMER COULD CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD NOT TOBE PROPERLY ADHERED TO BODY, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL WINDSHIELD USING SPECIAL PRIMER.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 89V-174 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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