Recall
Freightliner Conventional — 79V245000
NHTSA ID
79V245000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-11-06
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Units Affected
6,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PARK/RUN VALVE IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY STICK IN THE PARK POSITION. AN OUT OF BALANCE DIMENSION IN THE CYLINDER RESULTED IN AN UNDERSIZED BORE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PLUNGER TO STICK. THEREFORE, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL TO START.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS FOR CONVENTIONAL MODELS. ALSO, THE CONTROL VALVES ON THE DASH WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.