| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLD-112 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19930901 - 19931201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V010000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940228 | Date Received by ODI: 19940114 | Date Added to Database: 19940125 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 790 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES THE OPERATOR'S ROAD VISION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND REMOVE THE HUCK BOLT AND REPLACE IT WITH A PULL-TYPE RIVET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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