This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of a crash.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages

Summary
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.
Actions
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.
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Date Announced
OCT 06, 1999
Vehicles Affected
90,054
Kia Recall #
SCO12
NHTSA Campaign #
99V271000
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