NHTSA Recall 99V271000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V271000; Date: Oct. 6, 1999
This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 KIA Sephia; 1999 KIA Sephia
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 90,054
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The ball socket on the windshield wiper link may be out of tolerance resulting in the link disengaging from the wiper motor drive under load, such as pushing against ice, snow or other resistance. Also the wiper arm retaining nut could be inadequately tightened allowing the wiper arm to slip and/or stop functioning.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc012. Owner notification began November 19, 1999. 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 kia at 1-949-470-7000. 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: Nov 19, 1999
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