NHTSA lists 2 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
CONTACT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE AND THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT CAUSES LINKAGE SEPARATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
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.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. THE SHOULDER BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE GROTE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CASE AND COMPONENTS TOGETHER CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONING.
Consequence
IF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION IS LOST, FOLLOWING MOTORISTS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TURNING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE BOLTS AND IN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WITHIN 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER. THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, CLEANED, AND REINSTALLED WITH LOCTITE. OWNERS CAN ALSO REQUEST LOCTITE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SO THEY CAN FIX THE VEHICLES THEMSELVES.
NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 5,1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712, 7 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M., PACIFIC TIME. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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