MERCEDES BENZ R 1989: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : R | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1989-06-01 - 1989-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V051000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-05-17 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-03-16 | Date Added to Database: 1990-03-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2350 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
WIPER FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD REDUCE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD, AND CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS. |
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