Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The ProteCTIve Rubber Boot Which Covers The Ball Joint ConneCTIon Between The Windshield Wiper Motor Drive Arm And The Windshield Wiper Drag Link Can Stick To The Surface Of The Drive Arm. If The Rubber Boot Sticks And The Wiper Motor Is Turned On, Binding Of The Interface Between The Drive Arm And Drag Link Results, Causing The Ball Joint ConneCTIon To Disengage.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
ACCENT
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V096000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
If The ConneCTIon Disengages, The Windshield Wipers Are Inoperative. Inoperative Windshield Wipers Can Contribute To Reduced Visibility During Inclement Weather.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The ProteCTIve Rubber Boot And Will Lubricate The New ProteCTIve Rubber Boot Where It Contacts The Drive Arm.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19991111
End Of Manufacture
20000115
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16264
Date Owners Notified
20000417
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20000328