1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall 14721 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	97V026000
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Accent
Year:	1996
Component:	Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai motor america
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	03/04/1996
End Date Of Manufacturing:	10/18/1996
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	74965
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	04/28/1997
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	02/26/1997
Date Added To File:	03/03/1997
Defect Summary:	The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Further 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.

1996 Hyundai Accent Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor Recall