NHTSA recall 05V525000
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What's wrong: On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 28, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Mazda B-Series Truck, 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V525000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.