Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V012000 by Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc.. Includes 41,363 affected units, VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

There may be a malfunction in the windshield wiper system due to any of the following: (1) incorrect tightening of the wiper wheel boxes during vehicle assembly, (2) excessively high friction/drag of wiper blades or (3) water entry into windshield wiper motor.

Corrective Action

Dealer will lubricate and retighten wipers and fit the wiper wheelboxes with spacers. A protective shroud will also be fitted over the wiper motor to prevent water entry.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V012000

Manufacturer: Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc.

Report Received Date: 1978-01-20T00:00:00

Subject: Visual systems:windshield wiper

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 41,363

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: There may be a malfunction in the windshield wiper system due to any of the following: (1) incorrect tightening of the wiper wheel boxes during vehicle assembly, (2) excessively high friction/drag of wiper blades or (3) water entry into windshield wiper motor.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will lubricate and retighten wipers and fit the wiper wheelboxes with spacers. A protective shroud will also be fitted over the wiper motor to prevent water entry.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-m384~t5mq_wkrj

NHTSA ID: 78V012000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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