Reported Jul 16, 1999828,559 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 836Built Jul 1, 1990 – May 15, 1993
The defect
Vehicle description: minivans. the left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
The risk
This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. the driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
Owner notification began march 27, 2000. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).