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General Motors - Heated windshield washer module short circuit
Official notice
4 Jun 2010
Last checked
4 Jun 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns General Motors - Heated windshield washer module short circuit. It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur. Published 2010-06-04.
What to do now
Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. The safety recall began on june 11, 2010. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Units affected
1,365,070
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2010-06-04
The hazard
The hazard
It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
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Brand: General Motors. Contact: General Motors, LLC.
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