Recall
Chevrolet Cavalier — 96V160000
NHTSA ID
96V160000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Cavalier
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1996-08-29
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Units Affected
50
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY (17" LONG INSTEAD OF 22" LONG) ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS."
Consequence
THE AREA AND PATTERN WIPED ON THE WINDSHIELD WILL BE REDUCED AND COULD AFFECT THE DRIVER'S VIEW IN WET WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE CORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CORRECT LENGTH WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY.