1991 FREIGHTLINER MB-80 Recalls

1991 FREIGHTLINER MB80 Recall

Item Affected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Date Announced: 09/14/1993

Description of Recall: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT CRACKS WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.

Conequence: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Action Need To Fix It: REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.

Notes: SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.