This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of a crash.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages

Date Announced

OCT 06, 1999

Vehicles Affected

90,054

Kia Recall #

SCO12

NHTSA Campaign #

99V271000

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.

Actions

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.

Documents (6)

• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Reply
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB