NHTSA recall 98V-150 (98V150001)

visibility recall reported July 1, 1998 - about 1,557,585 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V150001
Also written as: 98V-150
Manufacturer number: 98043
Reported: July 1, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,557,585
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-150 when calling a dealer.

Affected 10 models

Chevrolet Blazer - 1995, 1996

Chevrolet C10 - 1994, 1995, 1996

Chevrolet S10 - 1995, 1996

Chevrolet Suburban - 1994, 1995, 1996

Chevrolet Tahoe - 1994, 1995, 1996

GMC Jimmy - 1995, 1996

GMC Sierra - 1994, 1995, 1996

GMC Sonoma - 1995, 1996

GMC Suburban - 1994, 1995, 1996

GMC Yukon - 1994, 1995, 1996

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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