Defect Description For Recall
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 Wisconsin. During Winter Months, The Road Salt Used To De-Ice Roads Can Result In Corrosion That Causes Pits To Form On The Lower Coil Of The Front Springs Allowing Cracks To Develop. This Can Result In Breakage Of The Lower Spring Coil.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
ACCENT
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
98V245000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
If The Front Coil Spring Breaks, It Can Become Displaced From Its Seated Position, And Can Contact A Tire. Tire Damage Can Result.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Spring Guide To Prevent A Broken Coil Spring From ContActing And Damaging A Tire.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
19940501
End Of Manufacture
19961111
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
64967
Date Owners Notified
19981125
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
19981006