2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall 35850 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	00V096001
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Accent
Year:	2000
Component:	Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai caribbean-puerto rico
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	11/11/1999
End Date Of Manufacturing:	01/15/2000
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	400
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	09/01/2000
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	07/07/2000
Date Added To File:	08/24/2000
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. if the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.
Consequence Summary:	If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.
Further Notes:	Owner notification began september 1, 2000. 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 hyundai at 1-800-981-0452.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 Hyundai Accent Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages Recall