Vehicle recall 98V326000 · December 21, 1998
1996-1997 Freightliner Century
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The windshield wiper connecting linkage sockets can wear out prematurely due to insufficient greasing during assembly.
- Consequence
- This can lead to a separation of the linkage and loss of wiper function, impairing the driver's visibility.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the connecting linkages with new links that are properly lubricated.
- Notes
- Owner notification began April 20, 1999. 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.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V326000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 21, 1998
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-228A
- Owner notification
- April 20, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,720
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Century (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
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