NHTSA Recall 78V090000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V090000; Date: Apr. 24, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 International Harvester 2275; 1978 International Harvester 2275
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 3,235
Recall Summary:
The cab opening for the windshield may not have been built to correct specifications. As a result, the height opening may be too large for proper windshield retention.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a longer vertical center bar to secure the windshield in position, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with 90-inch wide cabs. System: visual; windshield. Consequences of defect: vehicle operation in high wind conditions could allowthe windshield to blow into the cab and result in glass breakage. This couldcause driver or passenger injury, with loss of vehicle control without priorwarning and a vehicle accident a likely occurrence.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 23, 1978
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