| Make : STARSHIP | Model : GEMINI T-30 | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19900101 - 19901201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V027000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930209 | Date Received by ODI: 19930302 | Date Added to Database: 19930316 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
REGULAR NUTS, INSTEAD OF LOCKING NUTS, WERE USED TO SECURE AN EXTENSION ARM FROM THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER ARM. THE NON-LOCKING NUT CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE EXTENSION ARM TO "SLIP" OFF THE TAPERED SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO CEASE TO FUNCTION. |
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Consequence:
NON-FUNCTIONING WIPERS RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY FORTHE DRIVER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF OCCURRENCEOF AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE REGULAR NUTS WITH A LOCKING NUT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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