General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June
— Recall Campaign #14V253000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 19,225 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V253000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 15, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V253000 |
| Units affected: | 19,225 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.