Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 93V-149 · 1991–1993 Freightliner FLA
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 93V-149 covers 505 1991–1993 Freightliner FLA for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CONTACT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE AND THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT CAUSES LINKAGE SEPARATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE WITH A REDESIGNED LINKAGE THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT.
SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.
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 March 1, 1991 to March 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.