NHTSA Recall 11V276000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V276000; Date: May. 6, 2011
Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Chevrolet Colorado; 2011 GMC Canyon
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 4,674
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet colorado and GMC canyon vehicles manufactured from September 22, 2010, through November 5, 2010. Some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. When the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. If there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.
How to Fix:
Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 11, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or www. Gmownercenter. Com.
Recall Notes:
Gm's safety recall no. 11095. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 13, 2011
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