1996-1997 Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra and others recall: motor
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on February 26, 1997. It covers about 74,965 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 74,965
- reported
- Feb 26, 1997
- owners notified
- Apr 28, 1997
- related complaints
- 50
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
- Risk
- This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Recall number 97V026000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Accent 1996-1997 19961997
- Hyundai Elantra 1996-1997 19961997
- Hyundai Sonata 1996-1997 19961997
- Hyundai Tiburon 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 50 complaints about visibility problems.
1996 Hyundai Accent1997 Hyundai Accent1996 Hyundai Elantra1997 Hyundai Elantra1996 Hyundai Sonata1997 Hyundai Sonata1997 Hyundai Tiburon
Questions about recall 97V026000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra and others motor?
Yes. Recall 97V026000, reported on February 26, 1997, covers about 74,965 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V026000?
Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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