NHTSA Campaign Id 84V146000; Date: Nov. 20, 1984
1985 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 973
The switch used may not be compatible with the wiper motor. This system, although functional, is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing system". The windshield wiper speed may remain nearly constant whether in high or low speed mode. The standard requires that the difference between high and low speed must be at least 15 cycles per minute to accomodate a variety of rain, snow, or wheel spray conditions.
Wiper switches will be replaced if necessary, without charge.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with two speed windshieldwiper switches. System: visual systems; windshield wiper. Consequences of defect: vehicles may not have adequate visibility under allconditions. Loss of vehicle control and an accident may result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 27, 1984
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