NHTSA Recall 83V112000
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Component: Visibility. Reported 1983-10-26. An estimated 238,055 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE WIPER BLADE MAY EXTEND TOO FAR AND CATCH ON THE RADIO ANTENNA BRACKET. THE CONNECTION OF THE WIPER ARM AND THE PIVOT COULD BE DAMAGED. THE CONDITION IS CAUSED BY AN INCORRECT SETTING OF THE WIPER ARM HEIGHT ABOVE THE PIVOT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, THE WIPER ARM PIVOT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE WIPER STROKE ADJUSTED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION WILL IMPAIR VISIBILITY ININCLEMENT WEATHER AND INCREASE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED TO BE AWARE OF BLADES STRIKING THE ANTENNA BRACKET;IF THIS OCCURS, SET WIPER SPEED TO THE LOW POSITION.