Vehicle recall 97V026000 · February 26, 1997
Hyundai Accent, Elantra and 2 more models
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V026000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1997
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Owner notification
- April 28, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 74,965
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Accent (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Hyundai Elantra (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Hyundai Sonata (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Hyundai Tiburon (1997): 1997
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