Recall 97V-017
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1994 to 1995 Buick Regal and 4 other models: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-017
- Reported
- February 11, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 349,331 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
The risk
This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. Notes: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], buick at 1-[removed], oldsmobile at 1-[removed], or pontiac at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Buick Regal 1994 to 1995
- Chevrolet Lumina 1995
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1995
- Oldsmobile Cutlass 1994 to 1995
- Pontiac Grand Prix 1994 to 1995