NHTSA Recall 05V550000: Motor (visibility)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,819 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Sterling A-Line.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V550000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-466 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR |
| Report received | December 6, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 13, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-466. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V550000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.