NHTSA Recall 00V346000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,302 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Buick Park Avenue.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V346000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00094 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | October 30, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 5, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owner notification began january 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V346000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.