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NHTSA recall 87V017000

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Ford Taurus and 1 more

Reported Feb 19, 198728,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1986 – Jan 1, 1987

The defect

Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.

The risk

Glass could fracture while station wagon IS being drivenor parked, creating a risk of injury to occupants or sudden distraction to thedriver.

The remedy

Apply sealant to conductor strips and protective tape to lower backlites.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

System: rear window wiper motor.vehicle description: station wagons equipped with optional rear window wipermotors.

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