Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V271000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V271000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 90,054 affected units, KIA/WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V271000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-10-06T00:00:00

Subject: Kia/windshield wiper linkage

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 90,054

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SCO12

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

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

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

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bxvw.p43w.dbmf

NHTSA ID: 99V271000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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