FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-01-14.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V010000
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
790
Reported to NHTSA
1994-01-14
Owners notified
1994-02-28
Defect description
CONTACT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND A HUCK BOLT COLLAR WHICH CAUSES A GEAR WITHIN THE MOTOR TO FRACTURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM.
Safety risk
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES THE OPERATOR'S ROAD VISION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND REMOVE THE HUCK BOLT AND REPLACE IT WITH A PULL-TYPE RIVET.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPER; MOTOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY NON-SLEEPER CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ELECTRIC WINDSHIELD WIPERS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.