Recall
Freightliner Century — 98V326000
NHTSA ID
98V326000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Century
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1998-12-21
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Units Affected
6,720
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-228A
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONNECTING LINKAGE SOCKETS CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT GREASING DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE LINKAGE AND LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING LINKAGES WITH NEW LINKS THAT ARE PROPERLY LUBRICATED.