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Recall 00V-096

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2000 Hyundai Accent: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, linkages).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-096
Reported
March 28, 2000
Vehicles affected
16,264 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began april 17, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles