Oldsmobile Recall 01014: GM/Windshield Wiper Arm

1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Reduced visibility in inclement weather could lead to a vehicle crash.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. If a buildup of snow or ice restricts the movement of the passenger side windshield wiper arm, the pivot housing can crack and the wipers will not operate.
Actions
Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began August 14, 2001. 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 or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
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Date Announced
MAR 08, 2001
Vehicles Affected
129,427
Oldsmobile Recall #
01014
NHTSA Campaign #
01V068000
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