1998 KIA SEPHIA RECALL - #99V271000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 KIA SEPHIA |
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| Manufacturer |
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/3/1997 - 1/29/1999 |
| Recalled on |
10/26/1999 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/19/1999 |
| # Affected |
90,054 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE IMPAIRMENT OF VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK AND ALSO PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE WIPER ARM RETAINING NUTS. |
| Notes |
KIA RECALL NO. SC012.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-949-470-7000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS, SWITCH
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Comments
9/9/2013 - Danielle
This has been a wonderful little car for me and my family, fuel line problems set aside. The insurance is low and I get 30mpg! However, I've been stranded on several occasions because the fuel gauge does not work, and replacing the fuel pump did not fix it as the mechanic said it would. The fuel pump ground wire burned out right through the harness at one point, and currently it has been spitting back the gas I try to feed it. It's been money efficient, if one is willing to overlook those aggrevations.