The 1990 Ford Escort has two recalls, both concerning the same windshield bonding defect: the adhesive primer that helps hold the windshield to the body was not applied during installation, meaning the windshield may not stay properly secured.
Without that primer, the urethane adhesive bonding the glass to the car body may not hold as intended, which raises the risk of the windshield separating, particularly in a collision where the glass is expected to support the roof and help retain occupants.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield was installed without primer applied to the glass, which doesn't meet federal windshield mounting standards.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The windshield was installed without the special primer that helps the urethane adhesive bond properly to the glass.
What the fix does
The windshield will be removed and reinstalled using the proper primer for secure bonding.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
