1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Title: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Date: 1982-11-15
1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 82V110000
1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Component(s): VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 5316
1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Overview: DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR IN THE WIPER MOTOR RELAY MAY OVERHEAT.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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1983 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DELCO/BOSE RADIO PULSEWIPE FEATURES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WIPER MOTOR OVERHEATING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF WINDSHIELDWIPER OPERATION AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. THIS FIRE MAY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY FEATUREUNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE CORRECTED. WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE WINDSHIELDWIPER SYSTEM, IT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN THE MEDIUM OR HIGH POSITIONS.