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  NHTSA Recall 04V046000

NHTSA Campaign Id 04V046000; Date: Feb. 4, 2004

Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer;  2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer;  2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext;  2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext;  2002 GMC Envoy;  2003 GMC Envoy;  2002 GMC Envoy Xl;  2003 GMC Envoy Xl;  2002 Oldsmobile Bravada;  2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 581,394

icon3 Recall Summary:

Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. The recall began July 6, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Gm recall no. 04005. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 6, 2004

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.



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