NHTSA recall 99V-348 (99V348000)

visibility recall reported December 16, 1999 - about 155,149 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V348000
Also written as: 99V-348
Manufacturer number: 99091
Reported: December 16, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~155,149
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SEPARATION BETWEEN THE DRIVE PIN AND CRESCENT IN THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY.

Why it is dangerous

DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PLASTIC WATER DEFLECTOR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM AND INSTALL A WATER DEFLECTOR. ON VEHICLES RECEIVING A REPLACEMENT CRANK ARM AND NEW WATER DEFLECTOR, DEALERS WILL ALSO APPLY ADDITIONAL SEALING MATERIAL TO IMPROVE WATER DEFLECTION AWAY FROM THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY AND WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WIPER PARK MECHANISM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-348 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Century - 1997

Buick Regal - 1997

Pontiac Grand Prix - 1997

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.