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NHTSA recall 99V348000

Visibility · General Motors, LLC

December 16, 1999report date
155,149units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.

Why it matters: Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve…

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All model years NHTSA lists

1997 Buick Century, 1997 Buick Regal, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V348000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.