| Make : KENWORTH | Model : T800 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19880501 - 19900801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V090000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910930 | Date Received by ODI: 19910610 | Date Added to Database: 19910620 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT CAN SEIZE DUE TO GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHAFT AND THE BRONZE BUSHINGS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CORROSION CAN CAUSE WIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY TO STOPWIPING WINDSHIELD, THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT WITH AN ASSEMBLY NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO GALVANIC CORROSION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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