NHTSA Complaint #10096922 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10096922
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	October 13, 2004
Date Filed	October 14, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	HI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT HOUSING WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

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