NHTSA Recall 05V550000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V550000; Date: Dec. 6, 2005
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Sterling A-line; 2006 Sterling Acterra; 2006 Sterling L-line
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,819
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on February 13, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-466. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 13, 2006
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