NHTSA recall 89V174000
Visibility · Ford Motor Company
October 13, 1989report date
3,300units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Special primer that promotes the bonding of a urethane adhesive to the glass was not applied to the windshields before installation.
Why it matters: Omission of the primer could cause the windshield not tobe properly adhered to body, and vehicle would not comply with fmvss 212.
The fix: Remove and properly install windshield using special primer.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1990 Ford Escort.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 89V174000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.