Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 79V-245 · Freightliner vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 79V-245 covers 6,000 Freightliner vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V245000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD, WIPER, MOTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE WIPER SHOULD FAIL TO START, VISIBILITY MAY BESERIOUSLY IMPAIRED AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.NOTE: THE WIPER SYSTEM MAY BE UNDERPOWERED AND MAY OPERATE SOMEWHAT SLUGGISHLY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1979 to October 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.