Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #03V030000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V030000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 25,643 affected units, HYUNDAI/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 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 printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the printed circuit board capacitor.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the cps. owner notification began on march 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 1-800-829-9956.