NHTSA Recall 98V093000: Linkages (visibility)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 512,387 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nissan 200SX.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V093000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | May 5, 1998 |
| Owner notification | August 14, 1998 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.
Safety risk
This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
Remedy
To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin august 14, 1998. Due to the large number of vehicles involved, the owner mailing will be phased and will continue through december 31, 1998. 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 nissan at 1-800-647-7261.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 98V093000
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.