2006 Sterling Acterra, Sterling A-Line and others recall: motor

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on December 6, 2005. It covers about 1,819 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,819
reported: Dec 6, 2005
owners notified: Feb 13, 2006

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

What is wrong: On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on february 13, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 05V550000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V550000

Is there a recall on the 2006 Sterling Acterra, Sterling A-Line and others motor?

Yes. Recall 05V550000, reported on December 6, 2005, covers about 1,819 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V550000?

Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on february 13, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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