Recall 14V375000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Report Date
20140627
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Safety Consequence

Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
2014 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
2014 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.