1997 Hyundai Elantra Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 Hyundai Elantra. 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.

• 00V095002Jul 21, 20007,111 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Hyundai Elantra 1996–1997, Tiburon 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

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• 00V095001Mar 28, 200084,020 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Hyundai Elantra 1996–1997, Tiburon 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

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

• SQ00003Fuel cap replacement campaign 36Open · Feb 2, 2000

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