Hyundai Elantra 1996

• Recall 5390 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
  dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
  owner notification began september 18, 2000. 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 1-800-981-0452.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13259 [USA]: 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.
  The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
  dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
  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.

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• Recall 2000063 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, if excessive vacuum is applied to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle, fuel tank distortion may result. After repeated exposure to the excessive vacuum, a stress crack may develop on the upper tank surface. This could result in fuel vapours or fuel escaping from the fuel tank. Correction: fuel cap will be replaced with one that is vented so as not to allow excessive fuel tank vacuum. Fuel tanks will be inspected for cracking and replaced if necessary.

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• Recall 1997045 [Canada]: Visual system
  The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts may be contaminated with soldering flux. This contamination could interfere with the electrical circuit continuity and prevent the wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather which may in turn result in a vehicle crash. Correction: contaminants will be removed from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Fuel cap replacement campaign 36 investigation # SQ00003

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• Windshield wiper failure investigation # PE97002

  In its letter dated february 14, 1997, hyundai stated that approximately 75,000 hyundai vehicles (certain model year 1996-97 elantra, accent, sonata and tiburon models built through october 18, 1996 -- see nhtsa recall no. 97v-026 for details) will be recalled for a defect in the windshield wiper motor.Hyundai stated that the windshield wiper motor may not operate in cold weather conditions due to contamination of the motors circuit breaker electrical contacts with soldering flux during manufacturing process.Hyundai will remedy the defect by cleaning the electrical contacts to remove the contaminants.
  

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Windshield wiper arm - location point that connects to the linkage stripped causing it in wet weather to send the wipers to go completely go out pass the end of windshield. *tr

Driver's side door handle and window handle(manual windows) broke. There was no abnormal usage--just normal wear. However, the interior plastic handles are poorly made. What if i have to exit the car quickly in an emergency???*ak

While driving at 50 mph vehicle shook heavily. Consumer was able to pull out of the road, and noticed the passenger's side wheel fell off. Dealer indicated one of the screws which held the strut fell off. *ak

When starting the ignition transmission locked up, causing the vehicle to cut off. It would be hard for the consumer to restart vehicle. Dealership/mechanic informed the consumer of the transmission failure, but was unable to resolve the problem. *ak

I own a 1996 hyundai elantra. My ex purchased this vehicle from a used car lot. We have had the car for over 3 years. On monday morning i was on my way to the dentist and noticed a very loud "loose bumping" sound..I know that probably doesn't make sense....Upon my quick return home i noticed that the driver rear tire (the entire thing) seemed to be loose and wobbly...I had a friend come and take a look to see what was wrong. After jacking the car up, with the car in the air and the tire still on the ground he thought that the strut was broken. So after further investigation, it was noticed that the strut mounting t the frame had fallen thru a rusted hole in the frame of my car. Distraught as i was, and with no help from the hyundai dealer in the louisville area, i was out of luck on how to rectify this situation. Now i am still paying for a car that i can never drive. I am wanting to know if any other hyundai owners have this problem. I mean the car is not even 10 years old...And the frame is rusting out on me.....There are no other rust spots on the car anywhere....I am just trying to understand why my car is broke and no one is able to help me fix it.*ak

Vehicle was repaired under recall #00v095000. The problem still exist as far as smelling fuel inside vehicle. Have contacted dealership and informed will repair but not free. Petersburg hyundai 804 862 1000 in va. *ak

Hood latch released while i was driving causing hood to slam back against the windshield and totally obstructing vision while on main road. Car needed to be towed and hood replaced. Auto body owner found latch, bolts, nuts were all rusted. In recently speaking with him again he mentioned that shortly after i had my hood replaced he had another hyundai elantra come in that also had rusted nuts/bolts/latch. My car is a 1996 hyundai elantra. *nlm

If they turn off vehicle it would be hard to start it back up. Dealer notified.*ak

Consumer states while driving, the engine check light came on and then the vehicle stalled out. Vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions and the problem is reccurring. *jb oxygen sensor and coil pack were replaced. Fuel injectors were cleaned, throttle body replaced. But problem still existed until dealer found battery had dead cell. *tt

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0711 [1] Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P0712 [1] Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low Input
• P0713 [1] Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit High Input
• P0717 [2] Input/Turbine Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal
• P0722 [2] Output Speed Sensor No Signal
• P0740 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction
• P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
• P0742 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stock On
• P0743 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
• P0745 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Malfunction
• P0747 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Stuck On
• P0748 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical
• P0750 [1] Shift Solenoid A Malfunction
• P0752 [1] Shift Solenoid A Stuck On
• P0753 [1] Shift Solenoid A Electrical
• P0755 [1] Shift Solenoid B Malfunction
• P0757 [1] Shift Solenoid B Stuck On
• P0758 [1] Shift Solenoid B Electrical
• P0760 [1] Shift Solenoid C Malfunction
• P0765 [1] Shift Solenoid D Malfunction
• P1613 [1] Internal ECM Malfunction