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Transport Canada Vehicles

1989–1991 Kenworth T800 Recall

Issued June 11, 1991
Issue
Hazard description
THE SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT CAN SEIZE DUE TO GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHAFT AND THE BRONZE BUSHING CAUSING THE WIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY TO STOP WIPING THE WINDSHIELD. THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN ASSEMBLY NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO GALVANIC CORROSION.
Vehicle
KENWORTH T800