MACK U 1989: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | U | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-05-17 | 1990-03-16 | 1990-03-28 |
Production Dates: 1989-06-01 - 1989-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2350
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY; THIS WOULD MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
WIPER FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD REDUCE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD, AND CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
