OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
82E004000
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Reported Feb 23, 1982 · TRICO PRODUCTS CORP.
Summary
THE BLACK PLASTIC ADAPTOR MAY GIVE WAY IF SUBJECTED TO FORCES OF THE TYPE SOMETIMES APPLIED BY CAR OWNERS TO FREE WIPER BLADES FROZEN TO WINDSHIELDS UNDER SEVERE COLD AND HEAVY SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH AND 18-INCH WINTERWIPER BLADES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPERS, PLASTIC ADAPTOR, MODEL ARL 16-2 AND ARL 18-2WINTER WIPER BLADES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF WIPER ACTION COULD BE HIGHLY UNSAFE IN SEVEREWEATHER CONDITIONS AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
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