NHTSA Recall 93V149000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Visibility. Reported 1993-09-14. An estimated 505 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CONTACT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE AND THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT CAUSES LINKAGE SEPARATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE WITH A REDESIGNED LINKAGE THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.
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