Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Dana/Sprague Windshield Wiper Assemblies. The Knurled Pivot Shaft (Which Operates The Windshield Wiper Arm) Is Welded To A Lever, Which Connects To Linkage From The Wiper Motor. The Weld At The Pivot Shaft To Lever Can Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
9100
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V102000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Should A Failure Occur During Inclement Weather On The Driver’S Side While The Vehicle Is In Motion, The Operator’S Vision Would Be Partially Obscured.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Wiper System, ConduCTIng A “Stall” Test To Validate The Integrity Of The Weld. All Wiper Assemblies Failing This Test Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19981026
End Of Manufacture
19981215
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4553
Date Owners Notified
19990518
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19990504