Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V102000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-05-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V102000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected: 4,553
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-05-04
Owners notified: 1999-05-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA/SPRAGUE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLIES. THE KNURLED PIVOT SHAFT (WHICH OPERATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM) IS WELDED TO A LEVER, WHICH CONNECTS TO LINKAGE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. THE WELD AT THE PIVOT SHAFT TO LEVER CAN FAIL.

Safety risk

SHOULD A FAILURE OCCUR DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR'S VISION WOULD BE PARTIALLY OBSCURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER SYSTEM, CONDUCTING A "STALL" TEST TO VALIDATE THE INTEGRITY OF THE WELD. ALL WIPER ASSEMBLIES FAILING THIS TEST WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

Model	Years on record
NAVISTAR 5000	1999
NAVISTAR 9100	1999
NAVISTAR 9200	1999
NAVISTAR 9300	1999
NAVISTAR 9400	1999
NAVISTAR 9900	1999

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.