Recall 97V026000: 1996–1997 Hyundai Sonata and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 26, 1997

Manufacturer

Hyundai motor america

Potentially affected

74,965vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Hyundai Accent101 complaints
• 1997 Hyundai Accent55 complaints
• 1996 Hyundai Elantra100 complaints
• 1997 Hyundai Elantra115 complaints
• 1996 Hyundai Sonata23 complaints
• 1997 Hyundai Sonata49 complaints
• 1997 Hyundai Tiburon36 complaints