Recall 07V-532: 2008 Freightliner Century ST, 2008 Freightliner Columbia and 1 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 13, 2007, covering about 5,000 vehicles.
The problem
On certain trucks, the wiper motor ground wire was omitted in a new harness design. The wiper motor may not operate or may function intermittently.
The risk
The wiper motor may stop functioning, in certain conditions, this could impair visibility and a crash could occur if the vehicle is not safely stopped.
The fix
Dealers will add a ground wire to the wiper motor harness. The recall began on may 13, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-515.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V532000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Century ST | 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-532?
On certain trucks, the wiper motor ground wire was omitted in a new harness design. The wiper motor may not operate or may function intermittently.
How is recall 07V-532 fixed?
Dealers will add a ground wire to the wiper motor harness. The recall began on may 13, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.