Recall 99V-271
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1998 to 1999 Kia Sephia: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-271
- Reported
- October 6, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 90,054 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.
Notes from the manufacturer
Kia recall no. Sc012.owner notification began november 19, 1999. 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 kia 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
- Kia Sephia 1998 to 1999