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Cadillac CTS Recall 14V253: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring

NHTSA campaign 14V253, reported May 15, 2014, 19,225 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V253General Motors LLC
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.
Risk
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Cadillac CTS2014