NHTSA Recall 98V245000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V245000; Date: Oct. 6, 1998
If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Hyundai Accent; 1996 Hyundai Accent; 1997 Hyundai Accent
Component: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 64,967
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to DE-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. This can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 25, 1998. 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 1-800-829-9956. 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: Nov 25, 1998
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