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NHTSARecalled Mar 2, 1993 · #93V027000

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

REGULAR NUTS, INSTEAD OF LOCKING NUTS, WERE USED TO SECURE AN EXTENSION ARM FROM THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER ARM. THE NON-LOCKING NUT CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE EXTENSION ARM TO "SLIP" OFF THE TAPERED SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO CEASE TO FUNCTION. NON-FUNCTIONING WIPERS RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY FORTHE DRIVER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF OCCURRENCEOF AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
STEWART & STEVENSON SERV.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE REGULAR NUTS WITH A LOCKING NUT.

View the official CPSC notice