All vehicles » Freightliner » Recall 98V326000

  NHTSA Recall 98V326000

NHTSA Campaign Id 98V326000; Date: Dec. 21, 1998

This can lead to a separation of the linkage and loss of wiper function, impairing the driver's visibility.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1996 Freightliner Century 1997 Freightliner Century

Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation

Affected Units:: 6,720

icon3 Recall Summary:

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The windshield wiper connecting linkage sockets can wear out prematurely due to insufficient greasing during assembly.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will replace the connecting linkages with new links that are properly lubricated.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification began April 20, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 1999

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.