2000-2001 Buick Park Avenue recall: windshield wiper/washer

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 30, 2000. It covers about 35,302 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 35,302
reported: Oct 30, 2000
owners notified: Jan 5, 2001
related complaints: 14

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." these vehicles have a wiper system microprocessor that is susceptible to voltage transients, which can cause a "latch-up" condition in the system controller.
Risk: If microprocessor "latch-up" occurs, the customer will not be able to operate the system in both the lower and high-speed modes required by the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

Recall number 00V346000

Affected vehicles

Buick Park Avenue 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about visibility problems.

2000 Buick Park Avenue 2001 Buick Park Avenue

Questions about recall 00V346000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Buick Park Avenue windshield wiper/washer?

Yes. Recall 00V346000, reported on October 30, 2000, covers about 35,302 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V346000?

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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