Investigation PE97002: 1996 Hyundai Elantra

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jan 17, 1997

Closed

Feb 27, 1997

Model years

1996

Subject

Windshield wiper failure

Component: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

Summary

In its letter dated february 14, 1997, hyundai stated that approximately 75,000 hyundai vehicles (certain model year 1996-97 elantra, accent, sonata and tiburon models built through october 18, 1996 -- see nhtsa recall no. 97v-026 for details) will be recalled for a defect in the windshield wiper motor.hyundai stated that the windshield wiper motor may not operate in cold weather conditions due to contamination of the motor's circuit breaker electrical contacts with soldering flux during manufacturing process.hyundai will remedy the defect by cleaning the electrical contacts to remove the contaminants.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Hyundai Elantra100 complaints