Recall 233 – Windshield Wipers May Fail – 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade

August 15, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V627000

Windshield Wipers May Fail

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V627

Manufacturer HyundaieBay logo Motor America

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 122,919

 

Summary

HyundaieBay logo Motor America (HyundaieBay logo) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

 

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact HyundaieBay logo customer service at 1-855-371-9460. HyundaieBay logo’s number for this recall is 233.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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22-01-090H

DECEMBER, 2022

DRIVER’S SIDE WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT (RECALL CAMPAIGN 233)

Description: Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles are equipped with a windshield wiper motor that could function intermittently and/or become inoperable when impeded by the accumulation of snow and/or ice at the wiper arm. Intermittent or inoperative windshield wipers could reduce driver visibility while operating the vehicle in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the driver’s side windshield wiper arm with a revised part.

Applicable Vehicles: Certain 2020 – 2021MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles produced from 04/10/2019 – 11/30/2020.

 

Parts Information:

PART NAME
Windshield wiper arm – Driver’s side98311-S8200QQH

 

Refer to the QR code or link below for guided video information:
Hyundai Service Learning – Recall 233 Service Procedure

 

Service Procedure:

1. Open the hood (A).

Information

Leave the windshield wipers in the down position.

2. Remove the driver’s side wiper arm plug (B) and the wiper arm nut (C).

Tightening Torque:
16.6 – 19.5 lb-ft (22.6 – 26.5 Nm)

3. Remove the wiper arm from the vehicle and remove the existing wiper blade (D) by pressing the wiper blade clip as shown.

4. Install the existing wiper blade onto the new wiper arm.

NOTICE

Ensure the wiper blade is firmly attached before installing the new wiper arm. If the wiper blade is missing or improperly installed, the new wiper arm may cause damage to the windshield.

5. Reinstall all parts in the reverse order of removal.

Information

Ensure the driver’s side wiper arm and wiper blade are reinstalled in the proper auto stop position.

6. Test the wiper operation for proper function and auto stop position.

7. The service procedure is now complete.

 


Recall Description: 

Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles are equipped with a windshield wiper motor that could function intermittently and/or become inoperable when impeded by the accumulation of snow and/or ice at the wiper arm. Intermittent or inoperative windshield wipers could reduce driver visibility while operating the vehicle in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the driver’s side windshield wiper arm with a revised part.

 

Affected Vehicles:

  • Certain 2020-21MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles produced from 04/10/2019 – 11/30/2020 by HyundaieBay logo Motor Company (“HMC”)
  • To check vehicle specific recall applicability, access the “Vehicle Information” screen via WebDCS.

 

Remedy Information: 

Replace the driver’s windshield wiper arm with revised version.

  • Estimated Repair Time (Based on Warranty Time): 3 M/H
  • Recommended Technician Training Level: HyundaieBay logo Certified Technician or greater.

 

Recommended Alternative Transportation:A Service Rental Car (SRC) will not be needed for this recall unless requested by the customer.

 

Customer Talk Tracks:

“Although the windshield wipers do a great job of clearing your windshield of snow and rain, they have limitations. If possible, it is always a good idea to clear your windshield with an ice scrapper/brush or leaf blower prior to beginning your drive as clearing excess snow using the windshield wipers alone can cause damage to them rendering them inoperable. As an extra measure against wiper arm damage caused by snow and ice accumulation, we are going to install a revised driver’s windshield wiper arm during your visit today.”

 

Customer FAQs: 

Q1: What is the issue?

A1: The subject vehicles are equipped with a windshield wiper motor that could function intermittently or become inoperable when impeded by accumulation of snow and/or ice at the wiper arm.

 

Q2: What is the safety concern?

A2: Intermittent or inoperative windshield wipers could reduce driver visibility while operating the vehicle in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Q3: Have there been any accidents or injuries?

A3: As of the date of the filing (08/15/22) to NHTSA, there are no related crashes, injuries, or reported incidents in the U.S.

 

Q4: What will be done during this recall service at the dealer?

A4: The dealer will install a revised driver’s side wiper arm. The remedy will be offered at no cost to owners of all affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under HyundaieBay logo’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty. All owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a HyundaieBay logo dealer.

Additionally, HyundaieBay logo will provide owners of affected vehicles reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a remedy for the recall condition in accordance with the reimbursement plan submitted to NHTSA on February 24, 2022.

 

Q5: Will a Stop Sale be issued? 

A5: No, a stop sale will not be issued as there are no new affected vehicles in dealership inventory.

 

Q6: When will owners be notified?

A6: Owners will be notified via mail in December 2022 of a remedy available. Owners were previously notified in October 2022 of a remedy not available.

 


RECALL 233 ATTACHMENT A (AMENDED 12-7-2022)

CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS LEADING UP TO DEFECT DECISION

 

❖ August 2020 – October 2021

On August 11, 2020, HMA’s NASO issued a Quality Information Report (“QIR”) to HMC based on an increasing number of warranty claims for windshield wiper-related concerns on certain model year 2020-2021 HyundaieBay logo Palisade vehicles in the U.S.  NASO began monitoring incoming claims for similar reports and potential part recovery for subsequent analysis by HMC and the supplier.

 

❖ November 2021

On November 5, 2021, NASO received HMC’s response to the QIR.  HMC confirmed the growing trend of wiper-related claims and requested active monitoring of new incidents to boost warranty part returns for additional analysis and study.

On November 24, 2021, NASO reviewed its initial investigation into windshield wiper performance on 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles during a recurring monthly review of top safety-related topics with the NHTSA’s Office of Defect Investigations (“ODI”).

By November 29, 2021, NASO received seven (7) new incidents related to the subject condition and shipped ten (10) P63H wiper motors to HMC for analysis.

 

❖ December 2021 – January 2022

By January 25, 2022, NASO received four (4) new incidents related to the subject condition and shipped six (6) additional P63H wiper motors to HMC for analysis.

On January 26, 2022, NASO provided a second update regarding its investigation to NHTSA’s ODI during its recurring monthly review of safety-related topics.

 

❖ February 2022

On February 22, 2022, HMC provided tentative findings of its part returns analysis.  According to HMC, out of six (6) components that were analyzed, two (2) were found inoperative while the remaining four (4) were confirmed to be working as designed.  HMC noted that root cause could not be determined at that time and would require further testing.  HMC also noted that the supplier discontinued the P63H wiper motor in December 2020 replacing it with a new version (PS56) that was already in-use across multiple vehicle platforms.

On February 23, 2022, NASO provided a third update on its investigation to NHTSA’s ODI during its recurring monthly review of safety-related topics.

 

❖ March 2022

HMC informed NASO of new findings suggesting that the P63H wiper motor’s internal gear could become damaged when subjected to external forces and/or obstructions during operation.  For  CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS LEADING UP TO DEFECT DECISION assistance in identifying a root cause, HMC requested that the ongoing part recovery request be modified to include complete wiper arm, linkage, and motor sub-assemblies.

On March 23, 2022, NASO provided a fourth update on its investigation to NHTSA’s ODI during its recurring monthly review of safety-related topics.

 

❖ April – May 2022

On April 27, 2022, HMC provided updated findings of its part returns analysis.  According to HMC, out of eighteen (18) total wiper motors that were analyzed, fourteen (14) were found inoperative due to broken gears or stripped gear teeth, while the remaining four (4) were confirmed to be working as designed.

On April 27, 2022, and May 25, 2022, respectively, NASO provided fifth and sixth updates on its investigation to NHTSA’s ODI during its recurring monthly review of safety-related topics.

 

❖ June – July 2022

By June 10, 2022, ten (10) additional wiper motors were shipped to HMC.  HMC initiated a request to collect working, in-use parts for further study.  HMC also confirmed that the wiper motor used by the subject Palisade vehicles employed automatic overload protection via a circuit breaker and snow clutch.  NASO analyzed VOQ’s provided by the agency and identified a peak in VOQ’s submitted in February 2021 that appeared to be influenced by multiple reports from a single internet forum alleging inoperative/intermittent wiper performance due to heavy snow/ice accumulation.

On June 22, 2022, and July 27, 2022, respectively, NASO provided seventh and eighth updates on its investigation to NHTSA’s ODI during its recurring monthly review of safety-related topics.  During these discussions, NASO reviewed its analyses of internal HyundaieBay logo field data and VOQ’s, including comparisons of claim data associated with wiper motor types P63H and PS56 and additional VOQ studies confirming most reports alleging intermittent wiper operation did have an associated warranty repair involving replacement of the wiper motor.   NASO also reviewed competitor benchmark testing performed by HMC confirming that the alleged wiper condition was not unique to HyundaieBay logo Palisade vehicles.

 

❖ August – November 2022

HyundaieBay logo and NHTSA’s ODI met on August 3, 2022, and August 11, 2022, to discuss HyundaieBay logo’s findings from its investigation into the subject condition on 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles equipped with the P63H wiper motorHyundaieBay logo informed the agency of its intent to continue investigating potential root causes and other causal factors that may contribute to the onset of an intermittent wiper condition through review of substantially similar vehicle platforms including, but not limited to, motor specification, wiper hardware arm/linkage etc.

Based on HMC’s findings, on August 8, 2022, NASO convened its North America Safety Decision Authority and decided to file a new safety recall to address the condition of intermittent wiper operation on 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles equipped with the P63H wiper motor. The root cause and a potential remedy are under investigation.

On August 16, 2022, HMC informed NASO of revisions to the affected vehicle population initially reported in HyundaieBay logo’s filing of Recall 233 based on further analysis and confirmation with U.S. territory distributors.  HyundaieBay logo is submitting these revisions as amended information to the initial Part 573 report for Recall 233.

On August 24 and September 28, 2022, NASO reviewed the status of its investigation with ODI during its recurring monthly review of active safety-related investigations.

On October 24, 2022, NASO met with ODI to review snow chamber testing results of each Palisade wiper motor specification and comparisons with other HyundaieBay logo and competitor vehicles.

In November 2022, HMC informed NASO of testing results indicating that accumulated snow and/or ice could prevent the wiper arm from returning to its original position and cause excessive load to the motor, causing the circuit breaker to open and disable the wiper system momentarily.  Further benchmark analyses and testing confirmed that the average time and load rate to reach the automatic overload protection is specific to each motor.  HMC concluded that a driver-side wiper arm redesign with greater clearance from the vehicle’s cowl assembly improves the performance of the wiper system by reducing the average load rate and time required for circuit breaker activation.  Based on this information, HyundaieBay logo is submitting amended root cause and remedy information to the Part 573 report for Recall 233.

As of the date of the initial filing, HyundaieBay logo has confirmed 57 unique incidents received from July 31, 2019, through June 8, 2022, in the U.S.  There are no confirmed crashes or injuries related to this condition.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
HYUNDAIeBay logoPALISADE2020-2021

 


17 Associated Documents

Attachment A Chronology

RMISC-22V627-6643.pdf 111.318KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V627-3441.PDF 213.623KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V627-6406.pdf 645.526KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V627-7957.pdf 247.801KB

 


Recall 573 Report – August 25, 2022

RCLRPT-22V627-2559.PDF 213.786KB

 


Amended Chronology Report

RMISC-22V627-8811.pdf 111.895KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-22V627-0855.pdf 214.146KB

 


Attachment A Amended Chronology

RMISC-22V627-9362.pdf 277.939KB

 


Recall 573 Report – December 7, 2022

RCLRPT-22V627-7636.PDF 213.719KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V627-1524.pdf 441.835KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V627-9361.pdf 464.963KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V627-5193.pdf 230.468KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V627-8982.PDF 211.137KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-22V627-2638.pdf 286.719KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice – Email Notification

RCRN-22V627-6367.pdf 286.719KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V627-6637.PDF 211.243KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-22V627-3402.pdf 165.874KB

 


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