Recalls for your 1980 International Harvester Scout Series

Recalls for 1980 International Harvester Scout Series

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DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD


Posted on: 1980-08-26
Description
A number of vehicles may not be in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  212, windshield mounting, as a result of improper seal cleaning or adhesive misapplication.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will remove windshield seal lock strip, clean and prime it, and add adhesive at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles.system: visual; glass windshield.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident the windshield may notremain in place, thus passengers may be ejected from vehicle and severelyinjured.

DEFECT #2 - WHEELS


Posted on: 1980-03-31
Description
Vehicles may have mounting studs which were not seated flush with the rotor face and lug nuts that may not be sufficient to seat those studs.  Wheel loosening can result and continued operation could allow the wheel to disengage from the vehicle.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Lug nuts will be tightened to specifications at no charge to owners.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front wheel mounting.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.note: a failure warning will occur in the form of noise from the loose wheeland wheel wobble.  As a precaution, the wheel mounting nut tighteninginstructions contained in the owners manual should be followed.