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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V159000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1994 to 09/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1755876 | 06/19/2003 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2003 | 04/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 98V150001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1994 to 05/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1557585 | 12/15/1998 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1998 | 02/11/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 15, 1998.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 gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 02054 | 02/21/2003 | 10002567 | Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p | 09/05/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 02054 | 02/01/2003 | 10001125 | Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| 98043 | 09/01/1998 | 615106 | Product recall campaign involving windshield wiper motor replacement. *tt | 12/28/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||
| EA02006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/2002 | 07/23/2003 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 03V210000 | |
| As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details. | ||||||
| EA02006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/2002 | 07/23/2003 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 03V159000 | |
| As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 04/06/1998 | 1 | ||
| New a/c and heater controls due to short in system. mjs | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 1 | ||
| Driver's side window motor failed. mjs | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 04/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Keyless entry system designed to unlatch rear windows, this feature can be activated accidentally when put in driver's purse or pocket. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 08/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Problem w/mirror on driver's dome light. *aw | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 04/06/1998 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor, hvac controls, door window motors (2), alternator, and radio failed between 50,000 and 75,000. battery died while truck undergoing hvac controls replacement. windshield motor failure occurred during storm--nearly catastrophic consequences. despite our repeated attempts, neither gm nor dealer has made good on any repair/replacement costs. | |||
| 12/19/1996 | |||
| The 1st year rotors cracked & brakes replaced. windshield wiper motor stopped working during a storm. dealer replaced motor. problem still exists. driver's door window shattered. abs light came on & remained on. module was gone & had it replaced. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 04/12/1998 | |||
| When driving in the rain the windshield wipers stop working, causing the consumer to pull over to side of the road, and had to wait ten minutes before they came on. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1998 | |||
| When using the windshield wipers they stop working. after the housing area dries out they work again. the dealer is aware of the situation. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1997 | 7 | ||
| While driving at various speeds the windshield wipers would stop working. made visibility very poor. pulled over to side & waited a while and then wipers started working againg for a while. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign 03v159000 concerning the windshield wiper/washer. this vehicle experienced the same failure as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to vin. the contact has not repaired the vehicle at this time. *ak | |||
| 06/22/2001 | 15 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently, problem can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 11/22/1999 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall notice, consumer requested reimbursement but has not received it yet. nlm | |||
| 12/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| At intermittent times windshield wipers failed to work. consumer feels this is unsafe. *ak | |||
| 02/25/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers would intermittently stop during operation or not work at all. dealer was not not contacted. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dealer indicated that there is no coverage for consumers recalled windshield wiper motor (98v-150). *nlm | |||
| 11/10/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Ea95026, poor braking performance; when applying the brakes suddenly all four wheels lock up, causing extended stopping distance. driver has no control of the vehicle, this happens on any type of road surface. the dealer has not been notified about the problem. windshield wipers work intermittently *ak *ml | |||
| 06/03/1997 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall notice (98v-150). mjs | |||
| 10/05/1998 | 2 | ||
| On two occasions the windshield wiper motor failed, prior to recall repair. *yc | |||
| 04/06/1998 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor, hvac controls, door window motors (2), alternator, and radio failed between 50,000 and 75,000. battery died while truck undergoing hvac controls replacement. windshield motor failure occurred during storm--nearly catastrophic consequences. despite our repeated attempts, neither gm nor dealer has made good on any repair/replacement costs. | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed. | |||
| 12/19/1996 | |||
| The 1st year rotors cracked & brakes replaced. windshield wiper motor stopped working during a storm. dealer replaced motor. problem still exists. driver's door window shattered. abs light came on & remained on. module was gone & had it replaced. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1996 | |||
| Windshield wiper motor fails intermittently. | |||
| 06/04/1997 | 02/03/1995 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed, causing windshield wipers to be inoperable in rainstorm. | |||