Defect Description For Recall
Through Contact With Road Hazards And Curbs, The Lower Control Arm Assembly Can Shift From Its Original Position.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
ACCENT
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V113000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Effect Of Defect
The Shifted Location Can Result In Improper Wheel Alignment And Increased Steering Effort Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reinforce The Lower Control Arm Member Assembly Attachment To The Underbody.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
19940801
End Of Manufacture
19960301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23070
Date Owners Notified
19960803
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
19960701