Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico | NHTSA Recall #02V111000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V111000 by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico. Includes 248 affected units, HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter v-6 engines, improperly manufactured crankshaft position sensors (cps) were installed. the cps cases were improperly manufactured and did not meet dimensional specifications. internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the cps. owner notification began may 17, 2002. 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.