NHTSA recall 00V-346 (00V346000)

visibility recall reported October 30, 2000 - about 35,302 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V346000
Also written as: 00V-346
Manufacturer number: 00094
Reported: October 30, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~35,302
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-346 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Buick Park Avenue - 2000, 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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