NHTSA Recall 01V068000: Linkages (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 129,427 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Malibu.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V068000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01014 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | March 8, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 14, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: 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, and wyoming. If a buildup of snow or ice restricts the movement of the passenger side windshield wiper arm, the pivot housing can crack and the wipers will not operate.
Safety risk
Reduced visibility in inclement weather could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began august 14, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes
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 01V068000
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.