Defect Description For Recall
Hyundai Is Recalling 83,355 My 2001-2003 Santa Fe 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. Road Salt Applied In These JurisdiCTIons During The Winter Months May Result In Progressive, Internal Corrosion Of The Rear Trailing Arms, Which Could Lead To Thinning Or Perforation Of The Rear Trailing Arm Steel. Owners May See Or Feel Slight To Moderate Changes In Vehicle Operation Which Will Increase If The Vehicle Is Not Repaired. These Changes Include A Lowering Of Vehicle Height That Can Lead To Tire Misalignment And Steering Pull. Owners May Also Notice A Creaking Sound.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
SANTA FE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
09V123000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
If The Corrosion Is Allowed To Progress, The Rear Trailing Arm May Fracture While Driving, TherEBY Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Trailing Arms For Internal Corrosion Damage. If Specified Levels Of Corrosion Damage Are Found, The Rear Trailing Arms Will Be Replaced. Rear Trailing Arms That Do Not Require Replacement Will Have Drainage Holes Added And Will Be Treated With Rust-Proofing Material To Arrest The Corrosion Process. InspeCTIon, Treatment And Replacement Procedures Will Be Conducted At No Cost To Owners. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During May 2009. Owners May Contact The Hyundai Customer Assistance Center At 1-800-633-5151.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20000331
End Of Manufacture
20030127
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
83355
Date Owners Notified
20090717
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20090416
Make Campaign Number
90