Recall 00V-096: 2000 Hyundai Accent

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 28, 2000, covering about 16,264 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-096
Report date
Mar 28, 2000
Vehicles affected
16,264
Owners notified
Apr 17, 2000

The problem

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.

The risk

If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.

The fix

Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

Notes

Owner notification began april 17, 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 1-800-633-5151.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V096000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Hyundai Accent2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-096?

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.

How is recall 00V-096 fixed?

Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.