Recalls › 96V160000

NHTSA recall 96V160000

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Chevrolet Cavalier

Reported Aug 29, 199650 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1996 – Aug 31, 1996

The defect

These vehicles were built with an incorrect wiper blade assembly (17" long instead of 22" long) on the driver's side. this does not comply with fmvss no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."

The risk

The area and pattern wiped on the windshield will be reduced and could affect the driver's view in wet weather increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect for the correct wiper blade assembly and install a correct length wiper blade assembly.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Cavalier
1997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification began august 1996. Note: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 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.