NHTSA Recall 94V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V010000; Date: Jan. 14, 1994
Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces the operator's road vision in inclement weather and could result in a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Freightliner Fld-112; 1993 Freightliner Fld-120
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 790
Recall Summary:
Contact may occur between the windshield wiper motor and a huck bolt collar which causes a gear within the motor to fracture resulting in complete failure of the windshield wiper system.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove and replace the windshield wiper motor and remove the huck bolt and replace it with a pull-type rivet.
Recall Notes:
System: visual systems; windshield wiper; motor. Vehicle description: medium duty non-sleeper cab trucks equipped with optional electric windshield wipers. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact freightliner service center at 1-503-735-8000. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 1994
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