Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #98V245000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V245000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 64,967 affected units, HYUNDAI/CORROSION FRONT COIL SPRINGS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. during winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. this can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V245000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 1998-10-06T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai/corrosion front coil springs

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 64,967

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. during winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. this can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.

Consequence Summary: If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. tire damage can result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vwxi-4eew_pmkw

NHTSA ID: 98V245000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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