NHTSA Recall 08V410000: Linkages (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88,809 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Enclave.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V410000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08091 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | August 14, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
GM is recalling 88,809 my 2008 buick enclave, and my 2007-2008 GMC acadia and saturn outlook vehicles currently or previously registered in the following 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, wyoming, and the district of columbia. If a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the windshield wiper linkage may become detached from the motor shaft and the wipers may become inoperative.
Safety risk
If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and a crank arm nut. The recall began o october 13, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Notes
GM recall no. 08091.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V410000
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.