NHTSA recall 02V-283 (02V283000)

visibility recall reported October 29, 2002 - about 1,448 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V283000
Also written as: 02V-283
Manufacturer number: 02051/03C03
Reported: October 29, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~1,448
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD FAIL DURING USE BECAUSE OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN SEVERE WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2002. 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 SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT #3 OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-283 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Hummer H2 - 2003

Saturn L200 - 2003

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

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.