General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V582000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 367,808 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V582000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 04, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V582000 |
| Units affected: | 367,808 |
- Description:
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
- Consequeces:
- Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.
- 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.