NHTSA Recall 90V192000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V192000; Date: Nov. 12, 1990
This could result in windshield wiper failure withoutwarning, affecting driver visibility with potential for an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 1987 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 1988 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 1989 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 1990 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 284
Recall Summary:
The two sections of wiper arm may contact or cross each other and bind with eventual failure of attachment rivet; also, wiper blade could contact window moulding with increased potential for wiper arm failure.
How to Fix:
Reduce blade sweep area to an arc specification of 85 degrees through a retrofit conlink kit.
Recall Notes:
System: windsheild wiper arm. Vehicle description: walk-in vans.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 1990
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