General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V046000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 581,394 affected units, GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.

Corrective Action

Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. the recall began july 6, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V046000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-02-04T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/windshield wiper assembly

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 581,394

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04005

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.

Consequence Summary: Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. the recall began july 6, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ejzq-3sk2-6jt9

NHTSA ID: 04V046000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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