Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLA | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19910301 - 19930301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V149000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19931119 | Date Received by ODI: 19930914 | Date Added to Database: 19930920 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 505 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CONTACT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE AND THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT CAUSES LINKAGE SEPARATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE WITH A REDESIGNED LINKAGE THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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