NHTSA recall 98V-144 (98V144000)

visibility recall reported June 26, 1998 - about 1,059 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V144000
Also written as: 98V-144
Reported: June 26, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,059
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR 'LOW' SPEED FUNCTION CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED FROM 'HIGH' TO 'LOW' SPEED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY COULD BE AFFECTED.

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 98V-144 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Cadillac Seville - 1998

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