NHTSA Recall 97V017000: Switch/wiring (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 349,331 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Buick Regal.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V017000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › SWITCH/WIRING |
| Report received | February 11, 1997 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 1997 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Safety risk
This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. Notes: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, buick at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 97V017000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1994, 1995 |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1995 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1995 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1994, 1995 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1994, 1995 |
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.