Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #05V520000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V520000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 199,942 affected units, WIPER MOTOR GREASE, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V520000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2005-11-09T00:00:00
Subject: Wiper motor grease
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 199,942

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05S40
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Consequence Summary: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4kkb.6p3j-n9ux
NHTSA ID: 05V520000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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