General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V276000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V276000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 4,674 affected units, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from september 22, 2010, through november 5, 2010. some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. when the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. if there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.

Corrective Action

Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 11, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V276000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-05-06T00:00:00

Subject: Windshield wiper motor

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 4,674

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11095

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from september 22, 2010, through november 5, 2010. some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. when the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. if there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.

Consequence Summary: Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 11, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yisv_r3ma~3uwg

NHTSA ID: 11V276000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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