| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : COE | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19790601 - 19791001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V245000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800115 | Date Received by ODI: 19791106 | Date Added to Database: 19791214 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PARK/RUN VALVE IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY STICK IN THE PARK POSITION. AN OUT OF BALANCE DIMENSION IN THE CYLINDER RESULTED IN AN UNDERSIZED BORE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PLUNGER TO STICK. THEREFORE, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL TO START. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS FOR CONVENTIONAL MODELS. ALSO, THE CONTROL VALVES ON THE DASH WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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