1996 Hyundai Accent Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1996 Hyundai Accent. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V341000Dec 20, 200246,828 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Hyundai Accent 1995–1996

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. During winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. This…

  Possible consequence: Severe corrosion could result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arm. If this fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheelhouse. Reduced control of the…

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. Owner notification will begin on june 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

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• 98V245000Oct 6, 199864,967 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
  Covers: Hyundai Accent 1995–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion…

  Possible consequence: If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

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• 97V026000Feb 26, 199774,965 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
  Covers: Hyundai Accent 1996–1997, Elantra 1996–1997, Sonata 1996–1997 +1 more

  Reported issue: The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 96V113000Jul 1, 199623,070 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Hyundai Accent 1995–1996

  Reported issue: Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.

  Possible consequence: The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE02055Front suspension lower control armClosed · Jul 2, 2002
• EA00001Passenger air bag relatedClosed · Jan 5, 2000
• PE99046Passenger air bag related fatalitiesClosed · Jul 7, 1999

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