1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM RECALL - #84V146000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : SWITCH/WIRING
THE SWITCH USED MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR. THIS SYSTEM, ALTHOUGH FUNCTIONAL, IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEM". THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED MAY REMAIN NEARLY CONSTANT WHETHER IN HIGH OR LOW SPEED MODE. THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW SPEED MUST BE AT LEAST 15 CYCLES PER MINUTE TO ACCOMODATE A VARIETY OF RAIN, SNOW, OR WHEEL SPRAY CONDITIONS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 9/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
12/10/1984 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/27/1984 |
| # Affected |
973 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING |
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| Description |
THE SWITCH USED MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR. THIS SYSTEM, ALTHOUGH FUNCTIONAL, IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEM". THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED MAY REMAIN NEARLY CONSTANT WHETHER IN HIGH OR LOW SPEED MODE. THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW SPEED MUST BE AT LEAST 15 CYCLES PER MINUTE TO ACCOMODATE A VARIETY OF RAIN, SNOW, OR WHEEL SPRAY CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
WIPER SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TWO SPEED WINDSHIELDWIPER SWITCHES.SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE VISIBILITY UNDER ALLCONDITIONS. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT. |
| See also |
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for STRUCTURE
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