NHTSA Recall 90V051000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Visibility. Reported 1990-03-16. An estimated 2,350 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY; THIS WOULD MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
Risk
WIPER FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD REDUCE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD, AND CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
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