| Make : BUICK | Model : REGAL | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960801 - 19970531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V348000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000525 | Date Received by ODI: 19991216 | Date Added to Database: 19991223 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99091 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 155149 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SEPARATION BETWEEN THE DRIVE PIN AND CRESCENT IN THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PLASTIC WATER DEFLECTOR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM AND INSTALL A WATER DEFLECTOR. ON VEHICLES RECEIVING A REPLACEMENT CRANK ARM AND NEW WATER DEFLECTOR, DEALERS WILL ALSO APPLY ADDITIONAL SEALING MATERIAL TO IMPROVE WATER DEFLECTION AWAY FROM THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY AND WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WIPER PARK MECHANISM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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