NHTSA recall 07V532000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Freightliner Century ST and 2 more
Reported Nov 13, 20075,000 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-515Built Nov 1, 2006 – Oct 31, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.