GM Recalls 2016 Acadia, Traverse, Enclave for Wiper Motor Fire Risk
General Motors is recalling 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles because the windshield wiper motor may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire, which is a significant injury/property-damage hazard. Per the rubric, significant injury/property-damage reports or risks warrant a score of 4 (Severe).
Plain-English summary
General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 18, 2015, and September 24, 2015. This recall involves approximately 29,295 vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used. A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015.
The recalled product
- Product
- GMC, CHEVROLET, BUICK ACADIA, TRAVERSE, ENCLAVE
- Brand
- GMC
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 29,295
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- ACADIA
- TRAVERSE
- ENCLAVE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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