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Freightliner FLA Recall 93V149: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 93V149, reported September 14, 1993, 505 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V149FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Problem
CONTACT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE AND THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT CAUSES LINKAGE SEPARATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE WITH A REDESIGNED LINKAGE THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FLA199119921993