1991 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #91V090000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES
SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT CAN SEIZE DUE TO GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHAFT AND THE BRONZE BUSHINGS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1991 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1988 - 8/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
6/20/1991 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/1991 |
| # Affected |
15,000 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT CAN SEIZE DUE TO GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHAFT AND THE BRONZE BUSHINGS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CORROSION CAN CAUSE WIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY TO STOPWIPING WINDSHIELD, THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT WITH AN ASSEMBLY NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO GALVANIC CORROSION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT.VEEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT. |
| See also |
1991 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1991 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1991 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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