NHTSA Recall 14V253000: Motor (visibility) and switch/wiring (visibility)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,225 vehicles. It affects 2014 Cadillac CTS.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V253000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14157 |
| Components | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR; VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › SWITCH/WIRING |
| Report received | May 15, 2014 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.
Safety risk
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V253000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2014 |
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.