Reduced visibility in inclement weather could lead to a vehicle crash.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages

Date Announced
MAR 08, 2001
Vehicles Affected
129,427
Chevrolet Recall #
01014
NHTSA Campaign #
01V068000
Summary
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: 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, and Wyoming. If a buildup of snow or ice restricts the movement of the passenger side windshield wiper arm, the pivot housing can crack and the wipers will not operate.
Actions
Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began August 14, 2001. 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 or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
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