NHTSA Recall 96V113000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V113000; Date: Jul. 1, 1996
The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Hyundai Accent; 1996 Hyundai Accent
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 23,070
Recall Summary:
Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; control arm; lower. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold and operated in puerto rico. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during August 1996. Note: 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 DE puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 3, 1996
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