Defect Description For Recall
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 Columbia. During Winter Months, Large Quantities Of Salt Are Used To De-Ice Roads. This Road Salt Could Result In Corrosion Of The Front Lower Control Arms.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
ACCENT
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
02V341000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19940901
End Of Manufacture
19960830
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
46828
Date Owners Notified
20030610
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20021220
Make Campaign Number
58