Iveco Recall 81V027000: Visibility, Rearview Mirrors/devices, Exterior
NHTSA recall 81V027000 · announced February 26, 1981 · filed by Iveco Truck Of N.a., Inc. · 858 units affected
The problem
ON SOME VEHICLES, A METAL COMPONENT CALLED A BUSHING, WHICH HOLDS THE MIRROR IN A FIXED POSITION, COULD CRACK OR BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE LOWER MIRROR MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE MIRROR TO SLIP FROM THE PROPER POSITION.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; LOWER MIRROR BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE MIROR BECOMES LOOSE, SIDE AND REAR VISIBILITYWOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED, PARTICULARLY ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE A BODYINSTALLED. POOR VISIBILITY MAY CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.CORRECTIVE ACTIION: DEALER WILL CHECK VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEWBUSHING AND LOWER PIVOT BRACKET ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.