Investigation EA96010: 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 18, 1996

Closed

Feb 19, 1997

Model years

1994

Subject

Windshield wiper failures

Component: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

Summary

By letter dated february 4, 1997, gm notified nhtsa that it was going to recall 349,331 model year 1994 and 1995 w car vehicles.the w car models of chevrolet, buick, oldsmobile, as well as the subject pontiac grand prix models are included.the recall (97v-017) will involve replacing all the old style windshield wiper switches with the later improved switch, with the longer wiring harness.due to gm's safety-recall action, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix213 complaints