Vehicle recall 84V146000 · November 20, 1984
1985 Pontiac Grand AM
The switch used may not be compatible with the wiper motor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The switch used may not be compatible with the wiper motor. This system, although functional, is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing system". The windshield wiper speed may remain nearly constant whether in high or low speed mode. The standard requires that the difference between high and low speed must be at least 15 cycles per minute to accomodate a variety of rain, snow, or wheel spray conditions.
- Remedy
- Wiper switches will be replaced if necessary, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with two speed windshieldwiper switches.system: visual systems; windshield wiper.consequences of defect: vehicles may not have adequate visibility under allconditions. Loss of vehicle control and an accident may result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 20, 1984
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 27, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 973
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pontiac Grand AM (1985): 1985
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