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1995-1998 Nissan 200SX and Nissan Sentra recall: linkages

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 5, 1998. It covers about 512,387 vehicles.

vehicles affected
512,387
reported
May 5, 1998
owners notified
Aug 14, 1998
related complaints
83

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.
Risk
This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
Remedy
To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.

Recall number 98V093000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 83 complaints about visibility problems.

1995 Nissan 200SX1996 Nissan 200SX1997 Nissan 200SX1998 Nissan 200SX1995 Nissan Sentra1996 Nissan Sentra1997 Nissan Sentra1998 Nissan Sentra

Questions about recall 98V093000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1998 Nissan 200SX and Nissan Sentra linkages?

Yes. Recall 98V093000, reported on May 5, 1998, covers about 512,387 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V093000?

To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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