Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 90V-051 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 90V-051 covers 2,350 Mack vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
WIPER FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD REDUCE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD, AND CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.