Recall 12V151000: Wiper Arm Nuts Loose

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Buick/Enclave 2011-2012

Chevrolet/Traverse 2011-2012

GMC/Acadia 2011-2012

MANUFACTURER: General Motor LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 05, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V151000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Linkages

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 47,846

SUMMARY
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevtolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia vehicles currently registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and The District of Columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a Crash.

REMEDY:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about April 16, 2012.

NOTES:
GM's safety recall campaign number is 12036. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.