1997 BUICK REGAL RECALL - #99V348000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 BUICK REGAL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1996 - 5/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
12/23/1999 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/25/2000 |
| # Affected |
155,149 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 99091.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 25, 2000.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 PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 BUICK REGAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1997 BUICK REGAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1997 BUICK REGAL Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
1997 BUICK REGAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1997 BUICK REGAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1997 BUICK REGAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1997 BUICK REGAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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