| Issue ID | 711400 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10257913 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/12/08 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 kia sedona windshield wipers motor has a design flaw. *nj the consumer stated during a rainstorm accompanied by high winds the windshield wipers simply stopped working. The consumer was told the wipers became loose because of an offending nylon device which was simply pressed onto the windshield wiper drive motor. In order to avoid damage to the windshield wiper motor, the device was designed to pop off under pressure. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | GRAND ISLAND, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | NORTHTOWN AUTOMOTIVE |
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