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.
1995 Hyundai Accent: broken coil spring
5 of the 142 complaints about the 1995 Hyundai Accent describe broken coil spring.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Broken coil spring by model year
- 20131
- 20091
- 19973
- 19964
- 19955
What owners say
Consumer received a recall to have shields placed on front coil springs to prevent the springs from popping of the tire. The springs were already broken when the letter was received. Dealer has been contacted, will repair at owner's cost. *ak
Consumer complains that coil spring recall repair is not acceptable. Repairs is to prevent broken spring from contacting tire, consumer feels spring should be replaced altogether. (98v‑245)
Consumer wants to know if dealer should replace front coil spring, as well as installing a spring guide. Can you help in this matter?
Vehicle was involved in an accident in nov 97, in which wheels locked up after tire were blown; as of 12 of dec,consumer received mfr. Recall notice concerning front coil spring which she believed was cause of the defect. Would like to know how can one be reimbursed for this problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 02V341000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
Recall number 98V245000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.
- Risk
- The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.
Recall number 96V113000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Hyundai Accent coil spring
Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 1995 Hyundai Accent?
5 of 142 owner complaints about the 1995 Hyundai Accent (4%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Hyundai Accent?
There are 3 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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