NHTSA Recall 91V076000: Motor (visibility)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Thunderbird.
| NHTSA campaign | 91V076000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR |
| Report received | May 6, 1991 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 1991 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 91V076000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.