Recall 05V550000: 2006 Sterling L-Line and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 6, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,819vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
• 2006 Sterling Acterra2 complaints
• 2006 Sterling L-Line0 complaints