General Motors – Wiper System may become Inoperable

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.


Report Received Date 05/15/2014
NHTSA ID 14V253000
Consequence Summary An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 14157
Potentially Affected 19225
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V253000)

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