1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER RECALL - #03V159000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1996 - 8/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/19/2003 |
| # Affected |
1,755,876 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. 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, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 03023.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER Recall for SEAT BELTS
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER BALL JOINT
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