Vehicle recall 82V110000 · November 15, 1982
Cadillac Eldorado, Buick Riviera and 2 more models
During windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.
- Remedy
- The dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. This will be done free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with delco/bose radio pulsewipe features.system: visual; wiper motor delay relay.consequences of defect: wiper motor overheating can cause loss of windshieldwiper operation and an underhood fire. This fire may spread throughout thepassenger compartment and cause burn injuries to the vehicle occupants.note: owner is advised not to use the windshield wiper motor delay featureuntil the vehicle can be corrected. When it is necessary to use the windshieldwiper system, it should only be used in the medium or high positions.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V110000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 1982
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 15, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,316
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Riviera (1983): 1983
- Cadillac Eldorado (1983): 1983
- Cadillac Seville (1983): 1983
- Oldsmobile Toronado (1983): 1983
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