NHTSA Recall 00V096001: Linkages (visibility)
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 400 vehicles. It affects 2000 Hyundai Accent.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V096001 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | July 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 1, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
Remedy
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 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V096001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.