NHTSA Recall 03V097000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V097000; Date: Mar. 17, 2003
Inadvertent activation of the tcs will cause automatic application of the brake at the wheel where the compact spare tire is installed. Inadvertent brake application could cause overheating and damage to the brake, and may prevent the vehicle from being driven at speeds above 20 mph, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Hyundai Sonata; 2003 Hyundai Sonata
Component: Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 8,315
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system (tcs), if the t125/70d-15 compact spare tire is installed on a front wheel position, the tcs may inadvertently activate beginning at speeds of 20 mph.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter t125/80r-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the t125/80r-15 compact spare tire. Vehicles produced from November 15, 2002 through December 16 2002, already contain t125/80r-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. Owner notification began June 30, 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. 059. 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 30, 2003
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