NHTSA Campaign Id 99V189000; Date: Jul. 16, 1999
This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:1991 Chrysler Town And Country; 1992 Chrysler Town And Country; 1993 Chrysler Town And Country; 1991 Dodge Caravan; 1992 Dodge Caravan; 1993 Dodge Caravan; 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1991 Plymouth Voyager; 1992 Plymouth Voyager; 1993 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 828,559
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began March 27, 2000. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. 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: Mar 27, 2000
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