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NHTSA Campaign ID:
03V159000 Component: Visibility: Rear Window Wiper/Washer: Motor Manufacturer: General Motors Corp. |
| Year: 1997 |
Make: GMC |
Model: Safari |
Recall Date: 04/28/2003 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,755,876 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
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.Consequence Summary: If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification is expected to begin during May 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 GMC at 1-800-462-8782. |
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