General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V068000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V068000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 129,427 affected units, GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. if a buildup of snow or ice restricts the movement of the passenger side windshield wiper arm, the pivot housing can crack and the wipers will not operate.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. owner notification began august 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V068000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-03-08T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/windshield wiper arm

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 129,427

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01014

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. if a buildup of snow or ice restricts the movement of the passenger side windshield wiper arm, the pivot housing can crack and the wipers will not operate.

Consequence Summary: Reduced visibility in inclement weather could lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. owner notification began august 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V068000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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