Recall 99V271000: 1998–1999 Kia Sephia

Report received

Oct 6, 1999

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

90,054vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Kia Sephia491 complaints
• 1999 Kia Sephia428 complaints