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 - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V150000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 11000 | 10/07/1993 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/13/1993 | 09/21/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Windshield frame metal may crack at the wiper arm pivot mountings due to metal stress during wiper operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause dislocation and binding of the wipersystem linkage which, in inclement weather, could affect driver visibility andresult in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Retrofit with a windshield frame reinforcement at the wiper pivot locations and install new redesigned linkage components to reduce stress at the pivot mountings. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual; windshield frame and wiper linkage.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles.note: this is a continuation of nhtsa recall 88v155000. the manufacturer beganincluding a windshield frame reinforcement in its vehicle production as ofoctober 13, 1988. 1989 models produced before october 13, 1988 are eligible forthis recall. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 4 | ||
| Windshield motor failed while driving. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 04/16/1999 | 1 | ||
| No summary | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Windshield wiper linkage pivot drive assembly failed prior to recall (93v-150). | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Windshield wiper linkage recall (93v-150) not performed due to driver not having recall notification card. | |||