NHTSA recall 05V550000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Sterling Acterra and 2 more
Reported Dec 6, 20051,819 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-466Built Sep 1, 2005 – Oct 14, 2005
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.