CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1978: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V162000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | FLEETWOOD | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-09-20 | 1977-09-26 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5146
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS". THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CRACK AND ALLOW WASHER FLUID TO DRAIN OUT.
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE WASHER BOTTLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE AWINDSHIELD OBSCURED BY ROAD SPLASH COULD NOT BE CLEANED WHILE THE CAR IS INMOTION. REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD RESULT AND MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
