NHTSA Recall # | 11340 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 98V144000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | SEVILLE |
Model Year | 1998 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
Date of notification | 14/07/98 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/98 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/06/98 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/06/98 |
Report created | 30/06/98 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 104 |
Estimated number of affected units | 1059 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper motor 'low' speed function can become inoperative when the motor is switched from 'high' to 'low' speed. |
Consequence summary | If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the driver's visibility could be affected. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor. |
Recall notes | Owner notification began during july 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4326). |