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 | |||||
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| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V410000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2007 to 01/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 88809 | 10/13/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/14/2008 | 08/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling 88,809 my 2008 buick enclave, and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia and saturn outlook vehicles currently or previously registered in the following 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, wyoming, and the district of columbia. if a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the windshield wiper linkage may become detached from the motor shaft and the wipers may become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and a crank arm nut. the recall began o october 13, 2008. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 08091.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 08-277A | 09/01/2008 | 10026806 | Gmc: sunroof water leak; install drain tube extensions. if condition were to occur, water may enter the interior of the vehicle and dampen the carpet, upholstery, and other interior components. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/19/2008 | |
| 08207A | 09/01/2008 | 10026541 | Gmc: vehicles equipped with a sunroof, may have a condition in which water is not properly drained away from the sunroof. csc letter received. *pe | 11/06/2008 | |
| 08207 | 09/01/2008 | 10026502 | Gm: vehicles equipped with sunroof, may have a condition in which water is not properly drained away from the sunroof. csc letter. *pe | 11/03/2008 | |
| 08207 | 09/01/2008 | 08207A | 10026482 | Gm: sunroof water leak; install drain tube extensions. vehicles equipped with a sunroof may have a condition in which water is not properly drained away from the sunroof. csc letter was received. updated 11/4/08. *pe | 10/31/2008 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SB-08248 | 10/01/2008 | 10028687 | General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| SB-08248 | 10/01/2008 | 10028687 | General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| SB-08248 | 10/01/2008 | 10028687 | General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| VISIBILITY | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle regained its steering function on its own a few moments later. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. also, the front passenger side window would not close when the button on the driver | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. while driving at approximately 15 mph the steering became difficult maneuver. the vehicle regained steering on its own.. the failure occurs intermittently. also, the front passenger side window would not close when the electronic button on the drivers side door was depressed. the passenger side window would only close if the electronic button on the passenger side was used. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. ds | |||
| 03/08/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a recurring water leak with my sunroof on my 2008 gmc acadia history 9/7/07 | |||
| 09/13/2008 | 27214 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. whenever it rains, the contact's vehicle leaks badly through the sunroof. the dealer repaired the vehicle, but water began leaking through the windshield and is currently leaking in the rear of the vehicle. the contact is concerned about mold issues. whenever she takes the vehicle to the dealer, she is informed that the vehicle has been repaired. however, the leaking recurs once she retrieves her vehicle. the failure mileage was 27,214. 4/01/09 *nj updated 04/06/09. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 1000 | 1 | |
| The side view mirror on the driver's side has not worked properly for at least six months. the dealer from whom the car was purchased has gone out or business and i took it to a dealer in delray beach, fl. on january 9th the dealer found the problem and ordered a new switch. it has not been received, to date. the dealer maintains that gm has the part on back order and can find none available anywhere in the u.s. this is clearly a safety hazard as the mirror cannot be adjusted to see on-coming traffic on the driver's side. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2009 | 16319 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. the contact received a recall notice and was informed by the dealer that the parts were unavailable for the repair. the dealer stated that they would call him once the parts arrived. on a separate occasion, one of the windshield wipers failed. the dealer repaired the wiper according to a recall; however, it still failed to operate. the failure has not been remedied. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 16,319. | |||
| 09/04/2008 | 715 | 1 | |
| Water leaking from sunroof - leaks from both airbag areas, above sunvisors and through seatbelts. have serviced two times and will be going back a third time this week. first occurred 6 days after taking car off lot, then again 1 month later and now 18 days later (each time it has been in the rain). first time, took out windshield and replaced, thinking it was loose seal. second time said the strip around the sunroof was flat and replaced it. this time they think the front drainage tubes are not working and are backing up into the inside and leaking. the mechanic rode with me and could feel the water puddling up in the sunroof. i am afraid the water will create mold and mildew, as well as get into the electrical components of the vehicle. the water pours out of the front sides and onto the steering wheel as you are driving. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/06/2008 | 2 | 01/14/2008 | |
| 2008 gmc acadia has several problems with safety recalls and dealership response. *nj water entered through the passenger side roof. the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. the driver seat made a noise while being adjusted and there was a noise coming from the steering column when it was cold.*jb the radio and navigation screen went out and the drivers seat did not move. updated 01/23/09. *jb | |||
| 10/20/2008 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. while driving 60-65 mph, the sunroof suddenly blew off without warning. the contact pulled over and attempted to diagnose the failure. the dealer stated that they would attempt to assist. the failure and current mileages were 20,000. | |||