Starship Recall 93V027000: Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washer, Motor
NHTSA recall 93V027000 · announced March 2, 1993 · filed by Stewart & Stevenson Serv. · 15 units affected
The problem
REGULAR NUTS, INSTEAD OF LOCKING NUTS, WERE USED TO SECURE AN EXTENSION ARM FROM THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER ARM. THE NON-LOCKING NUT CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE EXTENSION ARM TO "SLIP" OFF THE TAPERED SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO CEASE TO FUNCTION.
The risk
NON-FUNCTIONING WIPERS RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY FORTHE DRIVER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF OCCURRENCEOF AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE THE REGULAR NUTS WITH A LOCKING NUT.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.