An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor
Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Switch/Wiring

Date Announced
MAY 15, 2014
Vehicles Affected
19,225
Cadillac Recall #
14157
NHTSA Campaign #
14V253000
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.
Actions
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157.
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