Vehicle recall 90V051000 · March 16, 1990
Mack DM, DMM and 6 more models
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Wiper failure during vehicle operation could reduce driver's ability to see the road, and creates a potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace left hand control arm linkage assembly.
- Notes
- System: windshield wiper control arm assembly.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V051000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 16, 1990
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- May 17, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,350
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
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