1998-1999 Kia Sephia recall: linkages
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 6, 1999. It covers about 90,054 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 90,054
- reported
- Oct 6, 1999
- owners notified
- Nov 19, 1999
- related complaints
- 63
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.
Recall number 99V271000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sephia 1998-1999 19981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 63 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 99V271000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Kia Sephia linkages?
Yes. Recall 99V271000, reported on October 6, 1999, covers about 90,054 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V271000?
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.
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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