NHTSA Recall 90V053000

NHTSA Campaign Id 90V053000; Date: Mar. 15, 1990

This could cause wheel bearing freeplay and could result in bearing damage, and possible loss of vehicle control through wheel failure.

Recalled Vehicles:

1990 Hyundai Excel;  1990 Mitsubishi Precis

Component: Wheels:center Section

Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America

Affected Units:: 2,281

Recall Summary:

Lock washer located under the nut that secures the front hub to the drive shaft may have had improper heat treatment and could crack.

How to Fix:

Replace lock washer on each front wheel and repair area around lock washer as necessary.

Recall Notes:

System: front wheels. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 19, 1990

Also see:

All recalls of Hyundai vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.