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  NHTSA Recall 96V160000

NHTSA Campaign Id 96V160000; Date: Aug. 29, 1996

The area and pattern wiped on the windshield will be reduced and could affect the driver's view in wet weather increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 50

icon3 Recall Summary:

These vehicles were built with an incorrect wiper blade assembly (17" long instead of 22" long) on the driver's side. This does not comply with fmvss no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems. "

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect for the correct wiper blade assembly and install a correct length wiper blade assembly.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification began August 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 1996

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