Freightliner · Canada · Mod
Freightliner FL80, FL70 +4 more: Visual System
Affects Freightliner FL80, FL70, MB70, FL60, MB80, MB60 · 1991–1992 — about 105 vehicles.
The hazard
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET MAY CRACK WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED DRIVER VISION IF THE FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. CORRECTION: WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational