If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages

Date Announced
APR 09, 2012
Vehicles Affected
47,846
Buick Recall #
12036
NHTSA Campaign #
12V151000
Summary
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC acadia vehicles currently registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
Actions
GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 20, 2012.
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