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  NHTSA Recall 93V148000

NHTSA Campaign Id 93V148000; Date: Sep. 14, 1993

Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1991 Freightliner Fl-70;  1992 Freightliner Fl-70;  1991 Freightliner FL60;  1992 Freightliner FL60;  1991 Freightliner FL80;  1992 Freightliner FL80;  1991 Freightliner MB60;  1992 Freightliner MB60;  1991 Freightliner MB70;  1992 Freightliner MB70;  1991 Freightliner MB80;  1992 Freightliner MB80

Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.

Affected Units:: 985

icon3 Recall Summary:

The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.

icon2 How to Fix:

Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: visual; windshield wiper. Vehicle description: medium duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 19, 1993

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.