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1997 Hyundai ELANTRA Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Motor Recall


NHTSA Recall #	13260
NHTSA Compaign #	97V026000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Supplier	HYUNDAI
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	ELANTRA
Model Year	1997
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Date of notification	28/04/97
Begin date of manufacuring	20/11/95
End date of manufacturing	18/10/96
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	26/02/97
Report created	03/03/97
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	74965
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.
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.

What is Recall?
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1997 Hyundai ELANTRA Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Motor Recall

1997 Hyundai ELANTRA Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Motor Recall

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