NHTSA Recall 99V102000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V102000; Date: May. 4, 1999
Should a failure occur during inclement weather on the driver's side while the vehicle is in motion, the operator's vision would be partially obscured.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Navistar 5000; 1999 Navistar 9100; 1999 Navistar 9200; 1999 Navistar 9300; 1999 Navistar 9400; 1999 Navistar 9900
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 4,553
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dana/sprague windshield wiper assemblies. The knurled pivot shaft (which operates the windshield wiper arm) is welded to a lever, which connects to linkage from the wiper motor. The weld at the pivot shaft to lever can fail.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the wiper system, conducting a "stall" test to validate the integrity of the weld. All wiper assemblies failing this test will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 18, 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 navistar at 1-800-448-7825. 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: May 18, 1999
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