Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 91V-090 · Kenworth vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 91V-090 covers 15,000 Kenworth vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected15,0006 models

ReportedJun 10, 1991Owners notified Sep 30, 1991

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT CAN SEIZE DUE TO GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHAFT AND THE BRONZE BUSHINGS.

The risk

THIS CORROSION CAN CAUSE WIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY TO STOPWIPING WINDSHIELD, THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT WITH AN ASSEMBLY NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO GALVANIC CORROSION.

SYSTEM: WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT.VEEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth C5001989, 1990, 1991

Kenworth T4001989, 1990, 1991

Kenworth T4501989, 1990, 1991

Kenworth T600a1989, 1990, 1991

Kenworth T8001989, 1990, 1991

Kenworth W900b1989, 1990, 1991

Built from May 1, 1988 to August 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.