Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V148000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

FREIGHTLINER CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-09-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V148000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Vehicles affected
985
Reported to NHTSA
1993-09-14
Owners notified
1993-11-19

Defect description

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT CRACKS WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.

Notes

SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER FL-701992 1991
FREIGHTLINER FL601992 1991
FREIGHTLINER FL801992 1991
FREIGHTLINER MB601992 1991
FREIGHTLINER MB701992 1991
FREIGHTLINER MB801992 1991

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.