1997 Hyundai Sonata 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 1997
Hyundai Sonata is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1997 Hyundai Sonata
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $14,749 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 21 city / 28 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1997 Sonata Recalls
FEB 26, 1997 | Recall ID#
17200
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY. More Details
FEB 26, 1997 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
17200
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 26, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| 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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OCT 02, 2000 | Recall ID#
17199
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT... More Details
OCT 02, 2000 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
17199
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 02, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
66086 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT...
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED CRACKING. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, THE CAUSE FOR THE CRACKING HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS PORTION OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN AFTER HYUNDAI HAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
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