Rear Window Defogger Problems of Hyundai Accent

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the rear window defroster was engaged and when he shut off the defroster, there was a loud explosion sound. The contact then noticed that there was a large hole in the rear window with small web0like fractures surrounding the hole. The window then disintegrated and fell in the rear seat of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitant to engage. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was 15,955.

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While driving in a rainstorm with rear defogger on our daughter in the back seat noticed a bad smell like burning. Where I checked the rearview mirror I saw smoke on the passenger side near the bottom of the window. I turned off the defogger and seconds later the rear window shattered with a bang leaving a hole near the connector. By the time we reached our destination (about 30 minutes) most of the window had fallen in. Dealer initially said there was no power to rear window defogger. On further inspection they said the switch was stuck but there was no reason to think that caused the failure because there was no evidence of increased power that would cause the glass to overheat. We are still attempting to get the extended warranty we purchased to cover the repair.

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While turning on the rear defroster back window blew out of the rear window frame. The consumer contacted the dealer, who said that defect was not covered under the warranty. Also, the consumer contacted the manufacturer, who said basically the same. The consumer viewed smoke coming from the electrical component on the passengers side.