Recall 2015190

The issue

On certain vehicles, water could migrate into wiper motor head and could lead to internal corrosion. This internal corrosion could form a conductive salt bridge which could result in a short circuit, causing the wiper system to fail. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, and a short circuit could increase the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a shield over the wiper motor to protect it from water intrusions and prevent corrosion.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, de l'eau pourrait se diriger vers la tête du moteur des essuie-glaces et causer de la corrosion à l'intérieur. Cette corrosion pourrait former un siphon conducteur, lequel pourrait causer un court-circuit et rendre le système d'essuie-glaces non fonctionnel. La perte d'essuie-glaces par temps pluvieux ou neigeux pourrait nuire à la vision du conducteur, et le court-circuit pourrait augmenter les risques de feu causant des blessures ou des dommages aux biens. Correction : Les concessionnaires doivent installer un écran protecteur par-dessus le moteur des essuie-glaces pour le protéger contre les infiltrations d'eau et ainsi empêcher la corrosion de ses composantes.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.