Campaign 88V-047

Windshield wiper drive linkage could lockup and cause wipers to stop

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Defect summary

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE COULD LOCKUP AND CAUSE WIPERS TO STOP.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVERS VISION AND AVEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.

Remedy

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER/LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 88V047000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about visibility and wipers on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 88V-047
Make	Model	Model years
Peterbilt	357	1987 to 1988
Peterbilt	375	1987 to 1988
Peterbilt	376	1987 to 1988
Peterbilt	377	1987 to 1988
Peterbilt	378	1987 to 1988
Peterbilt	379	1987 to 1988

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure
19V-733 Oct 15, 2019
Conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road
19V-340 May 1, 2019
Mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion
15V-271 May 8, 2015
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