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2006 STERLING ACTERRA Recall - Campaign #05V550000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2006 STERLING ACTERRA RECALL - #05V550000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : MOTOR

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VISTEON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

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Vehicle 2006 STERLING ACTERRA
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 9/1/2005 - 10/14/2005
Recalled on 12/6/2005
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 2/13/2006
# Affected 1,819
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VISTEON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequences AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TEETH TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-466. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2006 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

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2006 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

2006 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2006 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE

2006 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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