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- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
- Risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Ball joints in the windshield wiper module can corrode and wear over time. In affected vehicles, one or both windshield wipers may stop working.
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce the driver's visibility in rain, snow, or other poor weather, which increases the risk of a crash. If your wipers stop working or behave erratically, avoid driving in bad weather until the problem is repaired.
The repair is free. Dealers will repair the AIP hole, then inspect and replace the front wiper module if needed. Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and check your VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 |
|---|---|
| GMC Terrain | 2013 |