Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V017000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1993 to 08/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 349331 | 03/06/1997 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/11/1997 | 02/26/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. if this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. notes: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, buick at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 531207 | 06/01/1995 | 45827 | Foul odor from heater inlet hose (replace heater inlet hose). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 531018 | 06/01/1995 | 45820 | Unknown | 04/25/1996 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Incoming air duct will not close due to design, allowing exhaust fumes from other vehicles to enter. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 01/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Bottom corner of rear glass not properly sealed, causing water to leak into back seat/floorboard. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 07/03/1995 | 2 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Window switch broken power windows. | |||
| 08/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Window rattles on all doors. | |||
| 03/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Power window motor failed. *dsh | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Drivers side window won't lower. *tt | |||
| 03/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Power window switch inoperable. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Brake failure, when driving at any speed and when brakes are applied, they make a loud grinding noise. *ak consumer also states cassette will not accept tape it ejects,trunk light flickers when trunk is open, consumer was advised that is the way it is design it is normal, also popping noise from left front window at base when going up.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Windshield fluid reservoir failed. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 4 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Pulse wiper switch was replaced before recall 97v017000, when recall notice came consumer had repair done again, but the problem still exists. *slc | |||
| 04/20/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers would activate intermittently, obstructing the view of the driver. a recall has been issued on the vehicle make and model. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. switch has been replaced at the owner's expense. *ak | |||