NHTSA Recall 98V093000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V093000; Date: May. 5, 1998
This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Nissan 200SX; 1996 Nissan 200SX; 1997 Nissan 200SX; 1998 Nissan 200SX; 1995 Nissan Sentra; 1996 Nissan Sentra; 1997 Nissan Sentra; 1998 Nissan Sentra
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 512,387
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.
How to Fix:
To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin August 14, 1998. Due to the large number of vehicles involved, the owner mailing will be phased and will continue through December 31, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 14, 1998
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