Recall 99V102000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Defect in 1999-1999 NAVISTAR 5000
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,553 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V102000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,553 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for NAVISTAR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V294000 | 2016 NAVISTAR 4400 | EQUIPMENT | 108 | |
| 00V022000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9100I | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 829 | |
| 99V350000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9400I | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 254 | |
| 99V351000 | 1994 NAVISTAR 4900 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 944 | |
| 99V331000 | 1997 NAVISTAR 3800 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 277 | |
| 99V262000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 4900 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4,495 | |
| 99V261000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 4000 | PARKING BRAKE | 2,497 | |
| 99V263000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 3800 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 105 | |
| 99V264000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9000I | VISIBILITY | 990 | |
| 99V208000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9200I | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 167 |