NHTSA Recall 79V245000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Visibility. Reported 1979-11-06. An estimated 6,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE PARK/RUN VALVE IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY STICK IN THE PARK POSITION. AN OUT OF BALANCE DIMENSION IN THE CYLINDER RESULTED IN AN UNDERSIZED BORE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PLUNGER TO STICK. THEREFORE, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL TO START.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS FOR CONVENTIONAL MODELS. ALSO, THE CONTROL VALVES ON THE DASH WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD, WIPER, MOTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE WIPER SHOULD FAIL TO START, VISIBILITY MAY BESERIOUSLY IMPAIRED AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.NOTE: THE WIPER SYSTEM MAY BE UNDERPOWERED AND MAY OPERATE SOMEWHAT SLUGGISHLY.