NHTSA Recall 14V375000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V375000; Date: Jun. 27, 2014
Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Chevrolet Caprice; 2014 Chevrolet Caprice; 2014 Chevrolet SS
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 4,794
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to may 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet ss vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14295.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 2014
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