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20V214000 Apr 14, 2020 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, ...

17V810000 Dec 15, 2017 EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. Thes...

17V761000 Nov 27, 2017 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure ...

15V127000 Mar 4, 2015 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured March 26, 2007, to August 31, 2010. Water may leak into the Signal-detectio...

14V080000 Feb 21, 2014 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles m...

12V405000 Aug 16, 2012 EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped ...

12V074000 Feb 28, 2012 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED ...

11V514000 Oct 13, 2011 STEERING:RACK AND PINION

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RAC...

11V465000 Sep 8, 2011 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILIT...

11V330000 Jun 21, 2011 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 ...

11V287000 May 18, 2011 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2009, THROUGH...

11V146000 Mar 3, 2011 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH...

11V109000 Feb 23, 2011 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 ARGOSY, CASCADIA, AND CORNOADO HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH 40K AIRLINER SUSPEN...

10V339000 Jul 27, 2010 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2009 THROUGH ...

10V341000 Jul 27, 2010 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH S...

10V189000 May 7, 2010 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, CASCADIA, CORONADO, CENTURY, M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DD 13 AND DD15/DD1...

10V102000 Mar 16, 2010 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

DAIMLER TRUCKS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CASCADIA EQUIPPED WITH LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM. THE LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK IS DESIGNED T...

10V053000 Feb 23, 2010 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED MAY 20, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SHEPPARD HD94 STEERING GEARS. RESTRAIN...

Complaints

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Jun 29, 2018 Structure Fire 700,000 mi

ON 06/26/2018 I WAS DRIVING IN CHICAGO ON SOUTH WESTERN AVE IT WAS RAININIG THAT NIGHT I PULLED OVER BECAUSE MY 2012 CASCADIA WAS ASKING FOR A REGEN OF THE DEF SYSTEM .. I PULLED OVER IN A SAFE AREA AND STARTED THE REGEN PROCESS. ABOUT 10 MIN IN TO THE REGEN PROCESS ON THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE DASH AR...

Jun 29, 2018 Electrical System Fire 700,000 mi

ON 06/26/2018 I WAS DRIVING IN CHICAGO ON SOUTH WESTERN AVE IT WAS RAININIG THAT NIGHT I PULLED OVER BECAUSE MY 2012 CASCADIA WAS ASKING FOR A REGEN OF THE DEF SYSTEM .. I PULLED OVER IN A SAFE AREA AND STARTED THE REGEN PROCESS. ABOUT 10 MIN IN TO THE REGEN PROCESS ON THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE DASH AR...

Jun 29, 2018 Structure Fire 700,000 mi

ON 06/26/2018 I WAS DRIVING IN CHICAGO ON SOUTH WESTERN AVE IT WAS RAININIG THAT NIGHT I PULLED OVER BECAUSE MY 2012 CASCADIA WAS ASKING FOR A REGEN OF THE DEF SYSTEM .. I PULLED OVER IN A SAFE AREA AND STARTED THE REGEN PROCESS. ABOUT 10 MIN IN TO THE REGEN PROCESS ON THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE DASH AR...

Jun 29, 2018 Electrical System Fire 700,000 mi

ON 06/26/2018 I WAS DRIVING IN CHICAGO ON SOUTH WESTERN AVE IT WAS RAININIG THAT NIGHT I PULLED OVER BECAUSE MY 2012 CASCADIA WAS ASKING FOR A REGEN OF THE DEF SYSTEM .. I PULLED OVER IN A SAFE AREA AND STARTED THE REGEN PROCESS. ABOUT 10 MIN IN TO THE REGEN PROCESS ON THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE DASH AR...

Apr 12, 2018 Steering 1,000,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THERE WAS POWER STEERING FLUID ON THE PAVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AN...

Apr 12, 2018 Steering 1,000,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THERE WAS POWER STEERING FLUID ON THE PAVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AN...

Sep 7, 2016 Electrical System 4,081 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE SAMCAP MODULE TO FAIL. THE MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Sep 7, 2016 Visibility 4,081 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE SAMCAP MODULE TO FAIL. THE MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Sep 7, 2016 Interior Lighting 4,081 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE SAMCAP MODULE TO FAIL. THE MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Sep 7, 2016 Electrical System 4,081 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE SAMCAP MODULE TO FAIL. THE MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Sep 7, 2016 Visibility 4,081 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE SAMCAP MODULE TO FAIL. THE MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Sep 7, 2016 Interior Lighting 4,081 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE SAMCAP MODULE TO FAIL. THE MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Dec 21, 2015 Engine

DPF SYSTEM FRECUENTY REGENERATION ( EVERY DAY AND TAKE 2 HOURS TO CLEAR)AND OIL PUMP PROBLEMS WHEN STOP AT RED LIGHTS ALSO BAD STEER PLOBLEMS BAD KING PINTS

Dec 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

DPF SYSTEM FRECUENTY REGENERATION ( EVERY DAY AND TAKE 2 HOURS TO CLEAR)AND OIL PUMP PROBLEMS WHEN STOP AT RED LIGHTS ALSO BAD STEER PLOBLEMS BAD KING PINTS

Dec 21, 2015 Steering

DPF SYSTEM FRECUENTY REGENERATION ( EVERY DAY AND TAKE 2 HOURS TO CLEAR)AND OIL PUMP PROBLEMS WHEN STOP AT RED LIGHTS ALSO BAD STEER PLOBLEMS BAD KING PINTS

Dec 21, 2015 Engine

DPF SYSTEM FRECUENTY REGENERATION ( EVERY DAY AND TAKE 2 HOURS TO CLEAR)AND OIL PUMP PROBLEMS WHEN STOP AT RED LIGHTS ALSO BAD STEER PLOBLEMS BAD KING PINTS

Dec 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

DPF SYSTEM FRECUENTY REGENERATION ( EVERY DAY AND TAKE 2 HOURS TO CLEAR)AND OIL PUMP PROBLEMS WHEN STOP AT RED LIGHTS ALSO BAD STEER PLOBLEMS BAD KING PINTS

Dec 21, 2015 Steering

DPF SYSTEM FRECUENTY REGENERATION ( EVERY DAY AND TAKE 2 HOURS TO CLEAR)AND OIL PUMP PROBLEMS WHEN STOP AT RED LIGHTS ALSO BAD STEER PLOBLEMS BAD KING PINTS

Aug 12, 2015 Electrical System 600,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 12, 2015 Electrical System 600,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 10, 2015 Engine 600,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, FUEL AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Aug 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 600,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, FUEL AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Aug 10, 2015 Engine 600,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, FUEL AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Aug 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 600,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, FUEL AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Feb 8, 2013 Power Train 438,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D...

Feb 8, 2013 Power Train 438,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D...

Dec 9, 2011 Steering Crash 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CL125. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ROLLED OVER WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE DRIVER PASSED AWAY DUE TO THE CRASH. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE TRUCK WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE ...

Dec 9, 2011 Steering Crash 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CL125. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ROLLED OVER WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE DRIVER PASSED AWAY DUE TO THE CRASH. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE TRUCK WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE ...

Oct 5, 2011 Steering 170,333 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETECTED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,333. UPDATED 11/16/11*LJ THE CONSU...

Oct 5, 2011 Steering 170,333 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETECTED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,333. UPDATED 11/16/11*LJ THE CONSU...

Feb 14, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 207,780 mi

I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A SO-CALLED HARD BRAKING DETECTION SYSTEM. I AM ENGINEER MYSELF AND, AFTER A WHOLE YEAR I CAME TO A CLEAR CONCLUSION THAT THE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK ON ROAD WITH POOR CONDITIONS LIKE BUMPY OR SLIPPERY. THE REAL PROBLEM IS THAT TRUCK D...

Feb 14, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 207,780 mi

I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A SO-CALLED HARD BRAKING DETECTION SYSTEM. I AM ENGINEER MYSELF AND, AFTER A WHOLE YEAR I CAME TO A CLEAR CONCLUSION THAT THE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK ON ROAD WITH POOR CONDITIONS LIKE BUMPY OR SLIPPERY. THE REAL PROBLEM IS THAT TRUCK D...

Apr 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WAS READING INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TWICE BEFORE TO THE SENDING UNIT AND THIS WAS THE THIRD FAILURE OF THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR. THE INITIAL FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURREN...

Apr 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WAS READING INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TWICE BEFORE TO THE SENDING UNIT AND THIS WAS THE THIRD FAILURE OF THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR. THE INITIAL FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURREN...

Mar 12, 2010 Electrical System

2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER, OR LOSS OF USE OF WIPERS. TGW

Mar 12, 2010 Electrical System

2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER, OR LOSS OF USE OF WIPERS. TGW