Some vehicles may exhibit wiper blade contact with the A-pillar trim, with or without a chattering noise

Bulletin number

SA-025-25

Component

Visibility/wiper

Summary

Some vehicles may exhibit wiper blade contact with the A-pillar trim, with or without a chattering noise. This condition may be caused by worn or contaminated wiper blades. It can also be caused by bent wiper arms, or loose wiper arm retaining nuts due to improper handling. Improper handling occurs when pulling on or forcing the wiper arms. Technicians should be aware that while replacement of the wiper blade may resolve some cases, correction of bent components or repositioning of the wiper arms, particularly when the retaining nut is loose, requires additional steps to ensure proper alignment and function.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints in the visibility category.