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1989 KENWORTH W900B Recall - Campaign #91V090000

 
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1989 KENWORTH W900B 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.

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Vehicle 1989 KENWORTH W900B
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
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 1989 KENWORTH W900B Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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