CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1997: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V160000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CAVALIER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-08-29 | 1996-08-29 | 1996-09-03 |
Production Dates: 1996-08-01 - 1996-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY "17" LONG INSTEAD OF 22" LONG" ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS."
THE AREA AND PATTERN WIPED ON THE WINDSHIELD WILL BE REDUCED AND COULD AFFECT THE DRIVER'S VIEW IN WET WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE CORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CORRECT LENGTH WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1996. NOTE: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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
