NHTSA recall 97V-026 (97V026000)

visibility recall reported February 26, 1997 - about 74,965 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V026000
Also written as: 97V-026
Reported: February 26, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~74,965
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-026 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Hyundai Accent - 1996, 1997

Hyundai Elantra - 1996, 1997

Hyundai Sonata - 1996, 1997

Hyundai Tiburon - 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.