Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages Problems of Buick Century

Wipers have failed twice during moderate to heavy rain. Wiper arms get out of sync and hang up together in middle of windshield. Dealer has charged to tighten nut on blades, but has not resolved the problem. Last incident occurred on a crowded bridge at night in the driving rain creating a very unsafe situation.

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The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 99v348000 concerning the windshield wiper linkages. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle is being repaired at the contact's expense.

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While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers quit working. When this occurred, the consumer pulled off the road until the rain stopped. The windshield wipers quit working due to a failure in the windshield wiper motor. Recall 99v348000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall.

Windshield wipers stop in the verticle position. This has happened twice, the first time it was repaired under warranty on 10/17/03. Crank arm broken. It happened during snow storms, the wipers failed after a couple of inches of light snow got on the windshield .

When windshield wipers are operating on delay speed and the wiper switch is turned to off position, wiper blades will stop in middle of windshield, blocking the view of the driver. Dealership previously serviced vehicle for recall 99v348000 in December of 2000, but problem has reoccurred.