Defect Description For Recall
Sprague Wiper Assembly Pivot Can Seize Due To Galvanic Corrosion Between The Zinc-Plated Steel Shaft And The Bronze Bushings.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
C500
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
91V090000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
This Corrosion Can Cause Wiper Arm/Blade Assembly To Stopwiping Windshield, This Could Affect Driver Visibility And Result In Anaccident.
Fix Defect
Replace Sprague Wiper Assembly Pivot With An Assembly Not Susceptible To Galvanic Corrosion.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19880501
End Of Manufacture
19900801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15000
Date Owners Notified
19910930
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
19910610