1997 Hyundai Accent Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 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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NHTSA investigations

• RQ00017Fuel tank crackingClosed · Sep 16, 2000
• EA00001Passenger air bag relatedClosed · Jan 5, 2000
• PE99046Passenger air bag related fatalitiesClosed · Jul 7, 1999

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