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2014 Cadillac CTS recall: motor

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 15, 2014. It covers about 19,225 vehicles.

vehicles affected
19,225
reported
May 15, 2014
owners notified
Jul 14, 2014
related complaints
3

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

What is wrong
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.
Risk
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 14V253000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about visibility problems.

2014 Cadillac CTS

Questions about recall 14V253000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Cadillac CTS motor?

Yes. Recall 14V253000, reported on May 15, 2014, covers about 19,225 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V253000?

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.

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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