Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico | NHTSA Recall #00V096001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V096001 by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico. Includes 400 affected units, HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/WINDSHIELD WIPER, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V096001

Manufacturer: Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico

Report Received Date: 2000-07-07T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai caribbean/windshield wiper

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-aexd-qttg-ghbz

NHTSA ID: 00V096001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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