NHTSA recall 22V-165 (22V165000)
visibility recall reported March 17, 2022 - about 681,509 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V165000
- Also written as
- 22V-165
- Manufacturer number
- N212352530
- Reported
- March 17, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~681,509
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Why it is dangerous
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-165 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.