Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #02V341000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V341000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 46,828 affected units, HYUNDAI/FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CORROSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. during winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. this road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. Owner notification will begin on june 10, 2003. 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 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V341000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2002-12-20T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai/front lower control arm corrosion

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 46,828

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 058

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. during winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. this road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms.

Consequence Summary: Severe corrosion could result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arm. if this fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheelhouse. reduced control of the front wheel location increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. Owner notification will begin on june 10, 2003. 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 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V341000

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Created At: 1742808662

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