Reported Apr 24, 1978480 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Mar 1, 1977 – May 1, 1977
The defect
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials". These vehicles may contain window glass which does not meet the drop test requirements set out in the safety standard.
The remedy
Dealer will replace the non-complying window glass without charge to owner.
Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: visual; window glass.consequences of defect: these windshields could allow projectiles to penetratethe glass at an impact force below the level required by the standard. Suchpenetrations could cause injuries to vehicle occupants.