Recall
Mack Dmm — 90V051000
NHTSA ID
90V051000
Make
Mack
Model
Dmm
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1990-03-16
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Units Affected
2,350
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY; THIS WOULD MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
Consequence
WIPER FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD REDUCE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD, AND CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.