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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-096 (00V096000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages |
| Report date | March 28, 2000 |
| Owners notified | April 17, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 16,264 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-096 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 16,264 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.