NHTSA Recall 99V348000: Linkages (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 155,149 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V348000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99091 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | December 16, 1999 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.
Safety risk
Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection away from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.
Notes
GM recall no. 99091.owner notification began may 25, 2000.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 pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.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 99V348000
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.