1996 Hyundai Accent Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1996
Hyundai Accent is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1996 Hyundai Accent and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1996 Hyundai Accent
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $8,455 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 28 city / 37 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1996 Accent Recalls
FEB 26, 1997 | Recall ID#
46618
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY. More Details
FEB 26, 1997 |
ACCENT
| Recall ID#
46618
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 26, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
ACCENT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
74965 |
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Summary:
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.
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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.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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DEC 20, 2002 | Recall ID#
40879
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE,... More Details
DEC 20, 2002 |
ACCENT
| Recall ID#
40879
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 20, 2002 |
| Model Affected: |
ACCENT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
46828 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE,...
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Consequence:
SEVERE CORROSION COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION AND POTENTIAL FRACTURE OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. IF THIS FRACTURE OCCURS, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMAINS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS THROUGH THE FORWARD LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT POINT AND THROUGH THE STRUT ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER WHEELHOUSE. REDUCED CONTROL OF THE FRONT WHEEL LOCATION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS IF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 10, 2003. 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 1-800-633-5151.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 058
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OCT 06, 1998 | Recall ID#
27488
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE,... More Details
OCT 06, 1998 |
ACCENT
| Recall ID#
27488
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 06, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
ACCENT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
64967 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE,...
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Consequence:
IF THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKS, IT CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS SEATED POSITION, AND CAN CONTACT A TIRE. TIRE DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING GUIDE TO PREVENT A BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING AND DAMAGING A TIRE.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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JUL 01, 1996 | Recall ID#
1855
THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. More Details
JUL 01, 1996 |
ACCENT
| Recall ID#
1855
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 01, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
ACCENT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
23070 |
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Summary:
THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.
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Consequence:
THE SHIFTED LOCATION CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MEMBER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE UNDERBODY.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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