NHTSA Recall 99V178000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V178000; Date: Jul. 7, 1999
Such slippage can cause premature deterioration of the friction element surfaces and could cause the vehicle not to accelerate, or not accelerate as expected, when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Hyundai Accent; 1999 Hyundai Elantra; 1999 Hyundai Tiburon
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 11,530
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals do not remain sufficiently elastic, resulting in transmission fluid leakage. This leakage can result in reduced pressure application to the clutches, brake, and kickdown servo, allowing them to slip.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the pressure control solenoid valve.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 14, 1999. 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: Jul 14, 1999
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