CHAMPION CTS 2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : CTS | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-06-10 - 2014-02-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V253000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-07-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-05-15 | Date Added to Database: 2014-05-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14157 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19225 | ||
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Summary:
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative. |
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Consequence:
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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