2006 STERLING L-LINE 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 STERLING L-LINE |
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| 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 |
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| 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 L-LINE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 STERLING L-LINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2006 STERLING L-LINE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2006 STERLING L-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2006 STERLING L-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2006 STERLING L-LINE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 STERLING L-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2006 STERLING L-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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