OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V156000

Visibility:windshield

Reported Jun 19, 1979 · INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Summary

THE OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CAB MAY BE TOO LARGE TO PERMIT PROPER RETENTION OR SEALING OF THE WINDSHIELD.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER METAL RETAINING BRACKETS TO HOLD WINDSHIELD IN POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 80 INCH WIDE CABS AND SINGLE PIECEWINDSHIELDS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE SECURE, HIGH WINDSCOULD CAUSE IT TO BECOME DISLODGED OR BLOW INTO THE CAB, CAUSING ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1979 International Harvester 1700 1979 International Harvester 1900 1979 International Harvester 1600 1979 International Harvester 1800 1978 International Harvester 1600 1978 International Harvester 1700 1978 International Harvester 1900 1978 International Harvester 1800

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