NHTSA Recall Check

1996 Hyundai Sonata Recalls

NHTSA reports 1 open safety recall for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Hyundai dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata

97V026000Reported 26/02/1997

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 97V026000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

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How to Get a Recall Repaired

  1. Confirm the recall applies to your specific Hyundai Sonata by checking the VIN above.
  2. Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
  3. Call any authorized Hyundai dealer and reference the campaign number.
  4. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
  5. Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

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