OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93V149000

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages

Reported Sep 14, 1993 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.

Summary

CONTACT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE AND THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT CAUSES LINKAGE SEPARATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

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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