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Vehicle recall 14V253000 · May 15, 2014

2014 Cadillac CTS

If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.
Consequence
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
14V253000
Reported to NHTSA
May 15, 2014
Filed by
General Motors LLC
Manufacturer campaign
14157
Owner notification
July 14, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected
19,225
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor; Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Recall 14V253000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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