Recall
Pontiac Grand Am — 84V146000
NHTSA ID
84V146000
Make
Pontiac
Model
Grand Am
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1984-11-20
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Units Affected
973
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SWITCH USED MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR. THIS SYSTEM, ALTHOUGH FUNCTIONAL, IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEM". THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED MAY REMAIN NEARLY CONSTANT WHETHER IN HIGH OR LOW SPEED MODE. THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW SPEED MUST BE AT LEAST 15 CYCLES PER MINUTE TO ACCOMODATE A VARIETY OF RAIN, SNOW, OR WHEEL SPRAY CONDITIONS.
Remedy
WIPER SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.