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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 08:18 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 79V272000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / FAIRMONT     1979      FORD / GRANADA     1979      MERCURY / MONARCH     1979      MERCURY / ZEPHYR     1979 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: DEC 18, 1979 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 79V272000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Potential Number of Units Affected: 56 Summary: WINDSHIELDS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF A BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THE PRIMER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ITS OPENING FLANGE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING". Consequence: Remedy: DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD RETENTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE WINDSHIELD MAY BECOMEDISPLACED AND THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED. Check to Request Research. Submit below.