1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECALL - #96V160000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1996 - 8/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
9/3/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/29/1996 |
| # Affected |
50 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE CORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CORRECT LENGTH WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for WHEELS, SPACE SAVER WHEEL
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for AIR BAGS
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
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