Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
SEPHIA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V271000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause Impairment Of Visibility In Inclement Weather Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Windshield Wiper Link And Also Properly Tighten The Wiper Arm Retaining Nuts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970903
End Of Manufacture
19990129
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
90054
Date Owners Notified
19991119
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
19991006
Make Campaign Number
SCO12