NHTSA recall 99V-189 (99V189000)

visibility recall reported July 16, 1999 - about 828,559 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V189000
Also written as: 99V-189
Manufacturer number: 836
Reported: July 16, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~828,559
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-189 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 1991, 1992, 1993

Dodge Caravan - 1991, 1992, 1993

Dodge Grand Caravan - 1991, 1992, 1993

Plymouth Grand Voyager - 1991, 1992, 1993

Plymouth Voyager - 1991, 1992, 1993

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.