Buick Recall 00094: GM/FMVSS 104/Windshield Wiper System

2001 Buick Park Avenue

If microprocessor "latch-up" occurs, the customer will not be able to operate the system in both the lower and high-speed modes required by the standard.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer

Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." These vehicles have a wiper system microprocessor that is susceptible to voltage transients, which can cause a "latch-up" condition in the system controller.
Actions
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.
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Date Announced
OCT 30, 2000
Vehicles Affected
35,302
Buick Recall #
00094
NHTSA Campaign #
00V346000
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