1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall - Campaign #98V326000

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1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #98V326000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONNECTING LINKAGE SOCKETS CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT GREASING DURING ASSEMBLY.

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Vehicle 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 10/8/1996 - 5/23/1997 Recalled on 12/23/1998 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 4/20/1999 # Affected 6,720 Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONNECTING LINKAGE SOCKETS CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT GREASING DURING ASSEMBLY. Consequences THIS CAN LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE LINKAGE AND LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING LINKAGES WITH NEW LINKS THAT ARE PROPERLY LUBRICATED. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 20, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT