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Report Date :
February 9, 2010 at
09:51 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
91V076000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FORD / THUNDERBIRD
1990-1991
MERCURY / COUGAR
1990-1991
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
MAY 01, 1991
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
91V076000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number of Units Affected:
125000
Summary:
THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.
Consequence:
CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Remedy:
APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE.
Notes:
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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