Wipers/Washers - Warranty Wiper Blade Inspection And Coding
92 12 04November 2, 2012
Vehicle Information
Condition
2024878 Supersedes T.B. V921201 dated January 17, 2012 to add additional model year applicability.
Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
Note:
This bulletin applies to all models except Routan.
Technical Background
Wiper blade performance is affected by 3 conditions.
^ Wear and tear due to normal environmental conditions and normal use through the 6 Month/6000 Mile warranty period.
^ Outside influence.
^ Factory defect where the part has failed due to a part assembly problem. Covered under New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW).
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
Examples of normal wear and tear covered under 6/6 warranty period.
Examples of outside influence.
Example of Factory Defects
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.