Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Rear Brake Tubes Pass Behind The Front Suspension Crossmember. Two Steering Gearbox Mounting Brackets Are Welded To The Crossmember. On Vehicles Equipped With An Antilock Brake System (Abs), The Rear Brake Tubes Could Contact Both Steering Gearbox Mounting Brackets. On Vehicles That Are Not Equipped With Abs, The Rear Brake Tubes May Contact Only The Left Mounting Bracket. Contact Between The Rear Brake Tubes And The Steering Brackets Could Cause Wear And Corrosion That Could Result In Brake Fluid Leakage.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
TIBURON
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V257000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fluid Leakage Could Result In Reduced Braking Capability Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reposition The Rear Brake Tubes So They Do Not Contact The Mounting Brackets, Install Brake Tube Clips To Control The Location Of The Rear Brake Tubes, And Apply Anti-Corrosion Material To The Tubes In The Areas Where Contact With The Mounting Brackets May Have Occurred. Owner Notification Began On October 13, 2003. Owners Should Contact Hyundai At 1-800-633-5151.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20010801
End Of Manufacture
20030215
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
312292
Date Owners Notified
20031013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20030722
Make Campaign Number
61