NHTSA recall 91V-076 (91V076000)

visibility recall reported May 6, 1991 - about 125,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V076000
Also written as: 91V-076
Reported: May 6, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~125,000
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.

Why it is dangerous

CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-076 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Thunderbird - 1990, 1991

Mercury Cougar - 1990, 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.