CADILLAC SEVILLE 1998: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V144000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | SEVILLE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-07-14 | 1998-06-26 | 1998-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1998-06-01 - 1998-06-25
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1059
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR 'LOW' SPEED FUNCTION CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED FROM 'HIGH' TO 'LOW' SPEED.
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY COULD BE AFFECTED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY 1998.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 CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4326'.
