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Kia Recall SCO12: Kia/Windshield Wiper Linkage
1998 Kia Sephia
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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