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1999 NAVISTAR 9400 Recall - Campaign #99V102000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 NAVISTAR 9400 RECALL - #99V102000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA/SPRAGUE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLIES. THE KNURLED PIVOT SHAFT (WHICH OPERATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM) IS WELDED TO A LEVER, WHICH CONNECTS TO LINKAGE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. THE WELD AT THE PIVOT SHAFT TO LEVER CAN FAIL.

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Vehicle 1999 NAVISTAR 9400
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Manufactured between 10/26/1998 - 12/15/1998
Recalled on 5/10/1999
Influenced by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Owners Notified on 5/18/1999
# Affected 4,553
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA/SPRAGUE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLIES. THE KNURLED PIVOT SHAFT (WHICH OPERATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM) IS WELDED TO A LEVER, WHICH CONNECTS TO LINKAGE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. THE WELD AT THE PIVOT SHAFT TO LEVER CAN FAIL.
Consequences SHOULD A FAILURE OCCUR DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR'S VISION WOULD BE PARTIALLY OBSCURED.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER SYSTEM, CONDUCTING A "STALL" TEST TO VALIDATE THE INTEGRITY OF THE WELD. ALL WIPER ASSEMBLIES FAILING THIS TEST WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 NAVISTAR 9400 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE

1999 NAVISTAR 9400 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING

1999 NAVISTAR 9400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1999 NAVISTAR 9400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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