Recall
Freightliner Fld-112 — 94V010000
NHTSA ID
94V010000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fld-112
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1994-01-14
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Units Affected
790
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES THE OPERATOR'S ROAD VISION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND REMOVE THE HUCK BOLT AND REPLACE IT WITH A PULL-TYPE RIVET.