Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #03V097000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V097000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 8,315 affected units, HYUNDAI/TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system (tcs), if the t125/70d-15 compact spare tire is installed on a front wheel position, the tcs may inadvertently activate beginning at speeds of 20 mph.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter t125/80r-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the t125/80r-15 compact spare tire. vehicles produced from november 15, 2002 through december 16 2002, already contain t125/80r-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. owner notification began june 30, 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: 03V097000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2003-03-17T00:00:00
Subject: Hyundai/traction control system
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 8,315

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 059
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system (tcs), if the t125/70d-15 compact spare tire is installed on a front wheel position, the tcs may inadvertently activate beginning at speeds of 20 mph.
Consequence Summary: Inadvertent activation of the tcs will cause automatic application of the brake at the wheel where the compact spare tire is installed. inadvertent brake application could cause overheating and damage to the brake, and may prevent the vehicle from being driven at speeds above 20 mph, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter t125/80r-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the t125/80r-15 compact spare tire. vehicles produced from november 15, 2002 through december 16 2002, already contain t125/80r-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. owner notification began june 30, 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

Metadata

SID: row-cs4d-vzyz_9qat
NHTSA ID: 03V097000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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