OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93V027000
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Reported Mar 2, 1993 · STEWART & STEVENSON SERV.
Summary
REGULAR NUTS, INSTEAD OF LOCKING NUTS, WERE USED TO SECURE AN EXTENSION ARM FROM THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER ARM. THE NON-LOCKING NUT CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE EXTENSION ARM TO "SLIP" OFF THE TAPERED SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence
NON-FUNCTIONING WIPERS RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY FORTHE DRIVER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF OCCURRENCEOF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE REGULAR NUTS WITH A LOCKING NUT.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.
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