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 - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V283000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/11/2002 to 10/17/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1448 | 11/06/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/29/2002 | 10/30/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur in severe weather, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor assembly. owner notification began november 6, 2002. 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 saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3 or hummer at 1-866-486-6376. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can 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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 030139015 | 12/01/2003 | 10005159 | Service manual update regarding a change in the defrost operation for the automatic climate control. *tt | 02/09/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 030843005 | 10/01/2003 | 10003902 | Little or no windshield solvent coming from washer nozzles. *tt | 11/06/2003 | |
| 02T62 | 08/01/2002 | 633514 | Service information regarding redesigned wiper linkage and new service procedures. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 15758 | 10 | 01/31/2003 |
| Problems with vehicle's power steering system.*mr consumer noticed the failure when driving off the lot but thought i was due to cold weather. later she learned the rack and pinion needed to be replaced due to fluid leaking. after the repair, consumer started hearing grinding noise when turning. on 10/08/03, the consumer learned the steering pump had to be replaced. after picking up the vehicle on this date, consumer heard more noises. this time it was a air pocket in the steering fluid. in addition, the automatic climate control system fails to work as designed. it's programmed at 87 degrees when its cold outside. instead of heat, it would blow warm then cold air. the computer was reprogrammed and the problem became worst than at first. there were countless other problems with this vehicle. *ph | |||