Freightliner · Canada · Mod
Freightliner Hcoe, Fla: Visual System
Affects Freightliner Hcoe, Fla · 1991–1993 — about 138 vehicles.
The hazard
ON VEHICLES WITH ELECTRIC WINDSHIELD WIPERS, CONTACT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE AND THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT. THIS CAN 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 LINKAGE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED LINKAGE THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT NUT.
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