9999 TRICO TRICO Recalls (2)

Campaign:
82E004000 on 03/01/1982
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
01/31/1981 - 01/31/1982
Affected:
225,000
Defect:
The black plastic adaptor may give way if subjected to forces of the type sometimes applied by car owners to free wiper blades frozen to windshields under severe cold and heavy snow and ice conditions.
Correction:
The manufacturer will replace defective windshield wiper blades without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 18-inch winterwiper blades.system: visual; windshield wipers, plastic adaptor, model arl 16-2 and arl 18-2winter wiper blades.consequences of defect: loss of wiper action could be highly unsafe in severeweather conditions and could lead to an accident.

Campaign:
86E030000 on 11/20/1986
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Affected:
10,000
Defect:
Replacement wiper blades on certain model vehicles will not lock on properly or will disengage on the first test operation. consequence of defect: if the wiper blade disengages while operating the driver's visibility will be impaired, and could result in an accident.
Correction:
New application guide will be issued and refund or credit will be given for all returned blades with latching problems.
Notes:
System: windshield wiper. vehicle category: passenger cars and light trucks.

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