Recall 98V326000: 1996–1997 Freightliner Century

Report received

Dec 21, 1998

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

6,720vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

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

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The windshield wiper connecting linkage sockets can wear out prematurely due to insufficient greasing during assembly.

Possible consequence

This can lead to a separation of the linkage and loss of wiper function, impairing the driver's visibility.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the connecting linkages with new links that are properly lubricated.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Freightliner Century0 complaints
• 1997 Freightliner Century4 complaints