NHTSA Campaign 07V532000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported Nov 13, 2007 · 5,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIPER MOTOR GROUND WIRE WAS OMITTED IN A NEW HARNESS DESIGN. THE WIPER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE OR MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.
Consequence
THE WIPER MOTOR MAY STOP FUNCTIONING, IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD IMPAIR VISIBILITY AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFELY STOPPED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A GROUND WIRE TO THE WIPER MOTOR HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2008 | 5,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2008 | 5,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2008 | 5,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V532000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.