Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #79V245000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V245000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 6,000 affected units, VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The park/run valve in the windshield wiper motor may stick in the park position. An out of balance dimension in the cylinder resulted in an undersized bore which may cause the plunger to stick. Therefore, the wiper motor may fail to start.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motors for conventional models. Also, the control valves on the dash will be replaced at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V245000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1979-11-06T00:00:00

Subject: Visual systems:windshield wiper:motor

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 6,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The park/run valve in the windshield wiper motor may stick in the park position. An out of balance dimension in the cylinder resulted in an undersized bore which may cause the plunger to stick. Therefore, the wiper motor may fail to start.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motors for conventional models. Also, the control valves on the dash will be replaced at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cbaq~6ufv-naws

NHTSA ID: 79V245000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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