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Recall 11V-276

GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and 1 other model: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-276
Reported
May 6, 2011
Vehicles affected
4,674 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and GMC canyon vehicles manufactured from september 22, 2010, through november 5, 2010. Some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. When the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. If there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.

The risk

Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 11, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed] or [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

Gm's safety recall no. 11095.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles