NHTSA Recall # | 7070 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 00V096000 |
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Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ACCENT |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 17/04/00 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 11/11/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/01/00 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/03/00 |
Report created | 29/03/00 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 16264 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm. |
Recall notes | 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 1-800-633-5151. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |