Recall 00V-346: 2000–2001 Buick Park Avenue

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Oct 30, 2000, covering about 35,302 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-346
Report date
Oct 30, 2000
Vehicles affected
35,302
Owners notified
Jan 5, 2001

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

Notes

Owner notification began january 5, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V346000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Park Avenue2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-346?

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.

How is recall 00V-346 fixed?

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.