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NHTSARecalled Jan 20, 1978 · #78V012000

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DUE TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE WIPER WHEEL BOXES DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, (2) EXCESSIVELY HIGH FRICTION/DRAG OF WIPER BLADES OR (3) WATER ENTRY INTO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.

Product details

Product
VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Redundant JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL LUBRICATE AND RETIGHTEN WIPERS AND FIT THE WIPER WHEELBOXES WITH SPACERS. A PROTECTIVE SHROUD WILL ALSO BE FITTED OVER THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT WATER ENTRY.

View the official CPSC notice