NHTSA Recall # | 124736 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V582000 |
MFG Compaign # | 25302 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
Date of notification | 13/04/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/04/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/08/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/08/16 |
Report created | 04/08/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 367808 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative. |
Consequence summary | Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, dealers will repair the aip-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2017. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 25302. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |