NHTSA safety recall

Recall 93V148000

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/washer — Freightliner · reported 14 Sep 1993 · 985 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT CRACKS WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CAUSING 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 ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.

SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.

NHTSA campaign
93V148000
Filed by
Freightliner Corp.
Report received
14 Sep 1993
Owners notified
19 Nov 1993
Potentially affected
985

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1991 Freightliner Fl-70 1992 Freightliner Fl-70 1991 Freightliner Fl60 1992 Freightliner Fl60 1991 Freightliner Fl80 1992 Freightliner Fl80 1991 Freightliner Mb60 1992 Freightliner Mb60 1991 Freightliner Mb70 1992 Freightliner Mb70 1991 Freightliner Mb80 1992 Freightliner Mb80

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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