Recall 12V-151: 2011–2012 Buick Enclave, 2011–2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 1 more
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Apr 9, 2012, covering about 47,846 vehicles.
The problem
General motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
The risk
If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.
Notes
Gmâs safety recall campaign number is 12036. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V151000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Enclave | 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2011, 2012 | All years |
| GMC Acadia | 2011, 2012 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-151?
General motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
How is recall 12V-151 fixed?
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.