Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V027000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-03-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V027000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
STEWART & STEVENSON SERV.
Vehicles affected
15
Reported to NHTSA
1993-03-02
Owners notified
1993-02-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

NON-FUNCTIONING WIPERS RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY FORTHE DRIVER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF OCCURRENCEOF AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE REGULAR NUTS WITH A LOCKING NUT.

Notes

SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
STARSHIP Gemini T-301990

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.