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1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall - Campaign #98V326000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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
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