NHTSA recall 96V-160 (96V160000)

visibility recall reported August 29, 1996 - about 50 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V160000
Also written as: 96V-160
Reported: August 29, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~50
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE CORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CORRECT LENGTH WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-160 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1997

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