OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
86E030000
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Reported Nov 20, 1986 · TRICO PRODUCTS CORP.
Summary
REPLACEMENT WIPER BLADES ON CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES WILL NOT LOCK ON PROPERLY OR WILL DISENGAGE ON THE FIRST TEST OPERATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE WIPER BLADE DISENGAGES WHILE OPERATING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WILL BE IMPAIRED, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
NEW APPLICATION GUIDE WILL BE ISSUED AND REFUND OR CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR ALL RETURNED BLADES WITH LATCHING PROBLEMS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER. VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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