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NHTSARecalled Aug 7, 1978 · #78V167000

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE:PIVOT:DRIV

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AS A RESULT OF REPEATED FLEXING OF THE DRIVE ARM ACROSS A STRESS SENSITIVE AREA. THIS CONDITION WILL RENDER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.

Product details

Product
VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE:PIVOT:DRIV
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE WITHOUT COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice