NHTSA Campaign Id 93V149000; Date: Sep. 14, 1993
Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
1991 Freightliner FLA; 1992 Freightliner FLA; 1993 Freightliner FLA
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 505
Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in failure of the system.
Remove and replace the windshield wiper linkage with a redesigned linkage that provides additional clearance with the wiper motor output shaft.
System: visual; windshield wipers. Vehicle description: medium duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 19, 1993
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