Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 93V-027 · 1990 Starship Gemini T-30
STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. recall 93V-027 covers 15 1990 Starship Gemini T-30 for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
REGULAR NUTS, INSTEAD OF LOCKING NUTS, WERE USED TO SECURE AN EXTENSION ARM FROM THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER ARM. THE NON-LOCKING NUT CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE EXTENSION ARM TO "SLIP" OFF THE TAPERED SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO CEASE TO FUNCTION.
The risk
NON-FUNCTIONING WIPERS RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY FORTHE DRIVER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF OCCURRENCEOF AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE REGULAR NUTS WITH A LOCKING NUT.
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.
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 January 1, 1990 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- IDNHTSA