Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor is being recalled because it might not work properly if it's stuck and the battery dies.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wipers get stuck and the battery dies, they might not work when you need them, making it harder to see while driving, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement for the front wiper module at a dealership, which will take care of the issue.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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