Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
01V068000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1997 to 01/31/1998V (Vehicle)12942708/14/2001ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/08/200103/08/2001
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the salt belt 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, and wyoming. if a buildup of snow or ice restricts the movement of the passenger side windshield wiper arm, the pivot housing can crack and the wipers will not operate.
Consequence SummaryReduced visibility in inclement weather could lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. owner notification began august 14, 2001. 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 oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
9883111510/01/1998602754Concerns regarding the passenger front floor carpet being wet or water leaking from the bottom of the instrument panel and/ or hvac module. *yc01/11/1999
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
99084900807/01/1999838320606552Customer may complain that the chime sounds when key is removed from ignition, intermittent operation of power door locks, keyless entry, steering column lock or memory seats. *tt08/27/1999
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
0101408/07/2001624745All gmc dealers please disregard administrative message wia20010111 transmitted 8/7/2001. *yd11/08/2001

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VISIBILITY
PE00009GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/22/200007/12/2000WINDSHIELD WIPER
 Allege cracking of components within the windshield wiper transmission results in wiper entanglement or loss of wiper action
EA00019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/12/200003/06/2001WINDSHIELD WIPER01V068000
 Allege the the passenger side wiper pivot housing compromises the windshield wiper transmission
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
RQ04006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/07/200401/13/2005WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
 In march 2001, gm notified nhtsa that it is conducting a safety recall (nhtsa number 01v068) on certain model year (my) 1997-1998 chevrolet malibu and oldsmobile cutlass vehicles to replace defective windshield wiper pivot housings.gm reported the wiper failure was triggered by loads placed on the wipers when operated under conditions of moderate to heavy snowfall.gm conducted the recall in 28 states and the district of columbia (recall states) that receive moderate to heavy snowfall.the recall covered the subject vehicles built through january 1998.odi opened this rq in response to complaints from consumers that experienced wiper failure and were denied the recall remedy.gm is sending letters to owners not located in the recall states giving them a free remedy upon request if they anticipate driving the vehicle in areas that may have moderate to heavy snowfall.in addition, gm is notifying all owners who have changed their residence from a non-recall state to a recall state since the date of the original owner notification letter (march 2001).the actions taken by the manufacturer are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
RQ04006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/07/200401/13/2005WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
 In march 2001, gm notified nhtsa that it is conducting a safety recall (nhtsa number 01v068) on certain model year (my) 1997-1998 chevrolet malibu and oldsmobile cutlass vehicles to replace defective windshield wiper pivot housings.gm reported the wiper failure was triggered by loads placed on the wipers when operated under conditions of moderate to heavy snowfall.gm conducted the recall in 28 states and the district of columbia (recall states) that receive moderate to heavy snowfall.the recall covered the subject vehicles built through january 1998.odi opened this rq in response to complaints from consumers that experienced wiper failure and were denied the recall remedy.gm is sending letters to owners not located in the recall states giving them a free remedy upon request if they anticipate driving the vehicle in areas that may have moderate to heavy snowfall.in addition, gm is notifying all owners who have changed their residence from a non-recall state to a recall state since the date of the original owner notification letter (march 2001).the actions taken by the manufacturer are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
02/28/200510
 I currently have the following problems with my 1998 olds cutlass gl. my power steering is stiff and makes a wailing noise. my coolent system has a leak. my heat and air have completey stopped working. i have had problems (in the past that have been repaired_ with my power window locking up (drivers side). the sound system shorted out. the cd player quit working. i have replaced my wiper blades several times and they still do not clear the windshield completely. one time when my teens were using my car, they were on the interstate and the car went completely dead...not only were they terrified, it was a very dangerous situation for them to be in.*ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
 While starting vehicle engine is releasing strong fumes throught vents of vehicle. dealer has been notified; however, has not been able to find the cause. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
01/09/20010
 When start using defroster for windows some type of fiber is blowing from vents, causing consumer to open windows in cold inorder not to inhale vapor. *ak
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
03/25/1998203/01/1998
 Driver side mirror vibrates noticeably at all speeds. dealer adjusted the mirror once & replace the mirror assembly once. the mirror still vibrates.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
02/28/200510
 I currently have the following problems with my 1998 olds cutlass gl. my power steering is stiff and makes a wailing noise. my coolent system has a leak. my heat and air have completey stopped working. i have had problems (in the past that have been repaired_ with my power window locking up (drivers side). the sound system shorted out. the cd player quit working. i have replaced my wiper blades several times and they still do not clear the windshield completely. one time when my teens were using my car, they were on the interstate and the car went completely dead...not only were they terrified, it was a very dangerous situation for them to be in.*ak
04/20/2004710001
 While driving at 30 mph on a down pour, the windshield wipers stopped working. the wipers began to work out of synch and ended crossed up on the windshield. had to replace the wiper transmission. no recall notice was received. *la
09/19/20001
 Consumer brought vehicle in for inoperative right side windshield wiper, dealership replaced wiper blade assemblies and adjusted left and right wiper arms, consumer received recall notice, 01014s, after repairs were performed, but dealership stated that repair was not covered by recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *tt
05/26/2001108/01/2000
 I was driving on route 9, a major highway here in the city of poughkeepsie and i had mywindshield wipers on because it was raining. suddenly the passenger side wiper arm stopped moving, causing the driver side wiper to move across it forming an 'x' across the windshield. the wiper system stalled and i couldn't see through the windshield again. luckily there wasn't too much traffic at the time and i was lucky enough to pull out of the road without crashing into anything. i had seen earlier in this website that there is or supposed to be a recall on the 98 cutlasses for their defective wiper systems and i've been waiting for a recall note but i haven't recieved one yet. my question is, is my dealer required to perform the repair/replacement for free or am i required to pay for the service? *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
10/10/2007154000101/28/2006
 1) the failure occurred under normal use of wipers in heavy rain. 2) during normal use, the passenger side wiper arm appeared to become dislodged and began moving erratically. after inspection of the wiper assembly it was discovered that the plastic housing that holds the wiper arm to the wiper motor was cracked and broken away from the linkage to the wiper motor. the consequences of this failure is that neither wiper arm operates and this causes hazardous driving conditions by reducing visibility during rain or frost. 3) after researching this apparent defect in the manufacturers original part, i discovered an open recall is already in effect for this particular year, make, and model (nhtsa campaign id# 01v068000). the description under this recall is identical to the problem i encountered and is for the same vehicle. i contacted the manufacturer, gm-oldsmobile, and the open recall was verified, but i was told my particular vin# was not on their list. i was told that if gm happens to add other vehicles from the same year, make, and model to the list then i would be notified, but no repairs would be offered. *tr
07/15/20051500006/15/1999
 Recall campaign#01v068000 windshield wiper linkage breakage will not cover my breakage because i am in a southern state, my vin is not on their racall list.

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