Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
WINDSHIELD WIPER
Action number
PE99033
Opened
May 6, 1999
Closed
Oct 21, 1999
Outcome
Recall 99V271000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 99V271000.
Campaign 99V271000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Alleged windshield wiper becomes inoperative when the wiper arm and pivot separate
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.