NHTSA Recall 93V167000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V167000; Date: Oct. 4, 1993
Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicleoccupants to be thrown around in the car, and cause loss of vehicle controlwhich could result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Hyundai Excel; 1987 Hyundai Excel; 1988 Hyundai Excel; 1989 Hyundai Excel
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 515,000
Recall Summary:
The manual transmissions may lock up from insufficient lubrication of the gears in the transmission case. This can cause the drive wheels to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will perform a cost free transmission oil change.
Recall Notes:
System: power train; transmission; standard; manual. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with manual 4 or 5 speedtransmissions.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 27, 1993
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