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Chevrolet Defect Investigation RQ04006: WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
1998 Chevrolet Malibu
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
- Summary
- In March 2001, GM notified NHTSA that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA number 01V068) on certain model year (MY) 1997-1998 Chevrolet Malibu and Oldsmobile cutlass vehicles to replace defective windshield wiper pivot housings.GM reported the wiper failure was triggered by loads placed on the wipers when operated under conditions of moderate to heavy snowfall.GM conducted the recall in 28 states and the District of Columbia (recall states) that receive moderate to heavy snowfall.the recall covered the subject vehicles built through January 1998.ODI opened this rq in response to complaints from consumers that experienced wiper failure and were denied the recall remedy.GM is sending letters to owners not located in the recall states giving them a free remedy upon request if they anticipate driving the vehicle in areas that may have moderate to heavy snowfall.in addition, GM is notifying all owners who have changed their residence from a non-recall state to a recall state since the date of the original owner notification letter (March 2001).the actions taken by the manufacturer are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the Agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary.
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