NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 1996 Hyundai Accent. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
SuspensionDec 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V341000
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of…
Risk: 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
SuspensionOct 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V245000
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and…
Risk: If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
VisibilityFeb 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V026000
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
Risk: 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
SuspensionJul 1996 · NHTSA campaign 96V113000
Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.
Risk: The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.