Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V253000 Reported May 15, 2014

Wiper system may become inoperable

General Motors, Llc · Visibility · 19,225 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V253000
Manufacturer Campaign
14157
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
19,225
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 15, 2014
Completion Rate
97.10

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V253000 or campaign 14157.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V253000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V253000?

NHTSA recall 14V253000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 15, 2014. It addresses: Wiper system may become inoperable. The recall affects approximately 19,225 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V253000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14157. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.