NHTSA Recall 78V176000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V176000; Date: Aug. 15, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1971 Mercury Capri; 1972 Mercury Capri; 1973 Mercury Capri
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 187,000
Recall Summary:
The wiper arms could separate from the pivot shafts, rendering the wipers inoperative.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the windshield wiper arms, pivot assemblies and certain wiper linkage components without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: visual; windshield wipers, arm and pivot shaft. Consequences of defect: wipers may fail during vehicle operation in severeweather conditions. This may cause poor visibility and could lead to a vehicleaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 13, 1978
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