Recall 98V-144
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1998 Cadillac Seville: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-144
- Reported
- June 26, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 1,059 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper motor 'low' speed function can become inoperative when the motor is switched from 'high' to 'low' speed.
The risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the driver's visibility could be affected.
The fix
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began during july 1998.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 cadillac at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Seville 1998