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Mack R Recall 90V051: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 90V051, reported March 16, 1990, 2,350 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V051MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Problem
A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY; THIS WOULD MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
Risk
WIPER FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD REDUCE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD, AND CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Mack DM1989
Mack DMM1989
Mack R1989
Mack RB1989
Mack RD1989
Mack RM1989
Mack RW1989
Mack U1989