NHTSA Recall 97V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V026000; Date: Feb. 26, 1997
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Hyundai Accent; 1997 Hyundai Accent; 1996 Hyundai Elantra; 1997 Hyundai Elantra; 1996 Hyundai Sonata; 1997 Hyundai Sonata; 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 74,965
Recall Summary:
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin March 18, 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-829-9956. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 28, 1997
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