General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14V375000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,794 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V375000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 27, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V375000 |
| Units affected: | 4,794 |
- Description:
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
- Consequeces:
- Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.
- 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.