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NHTSARecalled Feb 19, 1987 · #87V017000

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS. GLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR SUDDEN DISTRACTION TO THEDRIVER.

Product details

Product
VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.

View the official CPSC notice