Recall Detail

CHEVROLET / CAVALIER / 1997

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 16392 Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHEVROLET
Recalled Component Id: 000007911000202807000000243 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: CAVALIER Model Year: 1997
NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V160000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Manufacturer That Filed Report: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Start date of Manufacturing: Aug, 01 1996 End date of Manufacturing: Aug, 31 1996
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 50
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Aug, 29 1996 Recall Initiator: MFR
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : General Motors, LLC Report Received Date: Aug, 29 1996
Record Creation date : Sep, 03 1996 Federal Motar Safety Number: 104
Defect 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." Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Summary : Dealers will inspect for the correct wiper blade assembly and install a correct length wiper blade assembly. 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.
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