Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V550000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V550000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,819 affected units, WIPER MOTOR GREASE, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease 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 february 13, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V550000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-12-06T00:00:00

Subject: Wiper motor grease

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 1,819

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-466

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease 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 teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the 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 february 13, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7wfc.9xsr~25jv

NHTSA ID: 05V550000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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