Recall
Freightliner Fla — 93V149000
NHTSA ID
93V149000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fla
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1993-09-14
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Units Affected
505
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CONTACT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE AND THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT CAUSES LINKAGE SEPARATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE WITH A REDESIGNED LINKAGE THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT.