Recall 01V-068
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 to 1998 Chevrolet Malibu and 1 other model: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-068
- Reported
- March 8, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 129,427 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. If a buildup of snow or ice restricts the movement of the passenger side windshield wiper arm, the pivot housing can crack and the wipers will not operate.
The risk
Reduced visibility in inclement weather could lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began august 14, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed] or oldsmobile at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 1997 to 1998
- Oldsmobile Cutlass 1997 to 1998