Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Hyundai Motor America in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 26, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HYUNDAI/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

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

NHTSA ID: 97V026000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 74,965

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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