NHTSA Recall 02V341000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V341000; Date: Dec. 20, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Hyundai Accent; 1996 Hyundai Accent
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 46,828
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Hyundai recall no. 058. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 10, 2003
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