Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V051000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-03-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V051000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
2,350
Reported to NHTSA
1990-03-16
Owners notified
1991-05-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

WIPER FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD REDUCE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD, AND CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.

Notes

SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK DM1989
MACK DMM1989
MACK R1989
MACK RB1989
MACK RD1989
MACK RM1989
MACK RW1989
MACK U1989

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.