NHTSA recall 11V105000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Monaco RV Riptide
Reported Feb 16, 201152 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR, INCMaker’s number 11503Built Mar 25, 2010 – Nov 5, 2010
The defect
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2011 riptide recreational vehicles. the porous metal castings may cause cracking of the wiper arm at the mounting to the pivot shaft. material cracking at the pivot shaft could result in the wiper arm being disabled without warning which could lead to reduced driver visibility.
The risk
Decreased drivers visibility may increase the risk of a crash possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the drivers and passengers side wiper arms free of charge. the safety recall began on march 11, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.