Recall 97V-017: 1994–1995 Buick Regal, 1995 Chevrolet Lumina and 3 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Feb 11, 1997, covering about 349,331 vehicles.
The problem
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
The risk
This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. Notes: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, buick at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V017000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1995 | All years |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1995 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1994, 1995 | All 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 97V-017?
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
How is recall 97V-017 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
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.