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NHTSA recall 99V189000 · announced July 16, 1999 · filed by Daimlerchrysler Corporation · 828,559 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.

The risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1991 Chrysler Town And Country
• 1992 Chrysler Town And Country
• 1993 Chrysler Town And Country
• 1991 Dodge Caravan
• 1992 Dodge Caravan
• 1993 Dodge Caravan
• 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager
• 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager
• 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager
• 1991 Plymouth Voyager
• 1992 Plymouth Voyager
• 1993 Plymouth Voyager

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.