| Issue ID | 578390 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10149813 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/02/06 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers failed. The retaining nut on the windshield wiper arm loosens, causing the windshield wipers not to function. The dealership inspected and tightened the retaining nut, but the problem still exists. The manufacturer has been alerted however, no other repairs have been made. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MANITO, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNADC125336XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | OBRIEN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 309-693-1222 |
| Dealer's city | PEORIA |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 61615 |