NHTSA Recall 12V151000: Linkages (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,846 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Enclave.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V151000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12036 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | April 9, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 27, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.
Notes
GMs 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V151000
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.