| Make : PONTIAC | Model : GRAND AM | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19840801 - 19840901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V146000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19841227 | Date Received by ODI: 19841120 | Date Added to Database: 19841210 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 973 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SWITCH USED MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR. THIS SYSTEM, ALTHOUGH FUNCTIONAL, IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEM". THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED MAY REMAIN NEARLY CONSTANT WHETHER IN HIGH OR LOW SPEED MODE. THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW SPEED MUST BE AT LEAST 15 CYCLES PER MINUTE TO ACCOMODATE A VARIETY OF RAIN, SNOW, OR WHEEL SPRAY CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
WIPER SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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