FREIGHTLINER MB-70 1991: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V148000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER MB-70 1991
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1993-11-19 1993-09-14 1993-09-20

Production Dates: 1991-05-01 - 1992-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 985

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.

Notes

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