1995 Hyundai Accent: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Feb 28, 2007 · Suspension · 134,700 miles · MN

While driving the car, the lower front control arm corroded through and broke. Car was very unstable and tires wore down fast. There was a previous recall on this control arm it was campaign number 02v341000. Service was done by hyundai in 9/2003 and part corroded and broke in 1/2007. Either service was not done correctly or poor quality parts were used.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Suspension · 86,990 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, a cracking noise was heard coming from the front left end of the vehicle and the front left tire began to rub on the back of the wheel well during braking. On inspection by an independent mechanic, the problem was identified as a failure of the lower control arm and coil spring on the front left side. There was a recall (02v341000) regarding the suspension, lower control arm. The service dealer had inspected the control arm for rust and applied an undercoating to the part on 8/12/2003. The manufacturer had provided the recall numbers to the contact and referred the issue back to the service dealer. The service dealer determined the window of opportunity had passed for a free replacement part.

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Suspension · MD

Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic determined that both front driver and passenger side ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Suspension · IL · crash

Lower control arm recall notice. *bf control arm dropped down causing an accident. Consumer received recall notice after accident, however, hyundai disagrees with the conclusion that the root cause of the accident was a defective lower control arm and refuses to honor the recall.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · KY

The front lower control arm corroded without warning. Recall 02v341000 was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak the lower front control arm corroded due to salt. The dealer would not honor the recall. Recall 98v245000 was also issued.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Suspension · 47,000 miles · NY

While having the recall for the front control arm done dealership noticed that the rear control arm that controls the steering for the rear wheel snapped off. This could cause the vehicle to lose control and rear end or fish tail while driving.

Filed Dec 12, 2003 · Suspension · IL · crash

Request for reimbursement for replacement of control arms.*mr the consumer replaced both control arms after a minor car accident. After reading the recall notice it was highly probable that the defective control arms caused the accident. As a result of that, the consumer felt that hyundai should reimburse for the amount of $1989.73 for repairs and replacements. *cb the consumers claim was denied, because the consumer was unable to produce the control arms for analysis.

Filed Oct 14, 2003 · Suspension · 101,000 miles · MD

Received manufacturer's recall # 058 concerning front lower control arm: vehicle was taken to the dealer. Dealer inspected the vehicle , and despite a crack along the lower control arm, the only action was to spray a rust retardant on the lower control arm. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who informed the consumer that the recall work was not completed on the vehicle. The dealer claimed that recall repairs were done and that they were no longer obligated to do work for free. The manufacturer had been notified of the problem.

Filed Sep 25, 2003 · Suspension · NY

Questions regarding vehicle recall.*mr the vehicles upper and lower control arms failed prior to recall notice. The recall notice was only for the lower control arm. *ph

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Suspension · 116,036 miles · NY

Consumer received recall notice# 02v341000 concerning front lower control arm corrosion. Consumer called the dealer to make an appointment but the parts were not available. The vehicle was not drivable because the control arm were worn out. *ak *ph

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Suspension · NY

Lower control arms were replaced, because of rust. *ph the consumer received a recall notification regarding the lower control arm replacement, when the consumer called to make an appointment she was told the parts were not available and to call back a t a later date. The consumer then went to have the brake son the vehicle inspected because of a noise and the mechanic informed her the passenger side lower control arm was on the verge of collapsing. The dealer eventually replaced both lower control arms.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Suspension · 36,000 miles · NY

The control arms were severely rusted, when the mechanic removed them, they snapped in half. Hyundai fixed it under a recall. Also the oil pan and transmission pan had completely rusted.*ak