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
1995 Hyundai Accent suspension complaints
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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.
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
The front control arm broke while driving. Please provide details.
The federal safety agency recall 02-v-341-000: on certain passenger vehicles, registered and operated in the state o.f new york. 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. Dealer will replace lower controls and balls joints, but refused to do it the front alignment. Consumer stated was not her fault vehicle was manufactured with defective parts.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning tie rod broke/ front end broke, causing the windshield to collapse.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the upper ball joint on the passenger side broke off.
After several hours of online research, I figured out that my car's front lower control arm rusted and eventually broke. I called a few hyundai dealerships to set up an appointment to get my car fixed. Most of them were nice until I mentioned the fact that I thought it was a recall item. Then of course they couldn't get me an appointment for a few weeks or I had to supply them with all my information over the phone. I didn't feel comfortable giving a stranger such information so I chose not to. Once the car was at the closest location from my house, they told me that it was not a recall item based on the VIN number. Personally, I don't understand how else a front lower control arm can just rust out and break. So now what do I do. Do I just sit back and pay alot of money to get it fixed or do I persue finding a way to get my VIN number on the list of recalls?
The vehicles lower control arm snapped without warning.
The federal safety agency#02-v-34-1000: there was a recall regarding the lower control arm, however consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number.
The lower control arm rusted, which caused the steering to lock up while driving vehicle. Ts
On 8/28/01 I had to have the right lower control arm replaced because it rusted out from the inside out........on 5/7/02 I had to have the left lt lower control arm replaced becuase it rusted out also from the inside out...I was told this is very unusual for other cars but it seems to be a problem for the hyundai accents...this has cost me $565.00 for fault material used on this car......I love my car but I cant keep replacing defective materials.
While making a slow turn there was a loud cracking sound, vehicle was inspected and lower control arm on right had rotted out and broke in half. *ak
Consumer was traveling on highway, and without prior warning there were banging and knocking noises coming from the steering wheel. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
Front frame cracked. Also, tires wore out due to misalignment. Dealership is aware of problem.
Rear wheels would make a rumbling noise when coming to a stop. Also rear of car would sway when coming to a stop. When traveling from 45 MPH and up, would hear a whining noise from rear wheels.
While driving about 65 MPH all of a sudden vehicle began to sway back and forth all over road. Vehicle was driven to a body shop, where lower control arm was replaced. This was the second time that control arm was replaced within one month. Please provide any further details.
Before recall 98v245000, consumer was beginning to accelerate when vehicle hit a curb possibly related to the spring coil collapsing damaging the tire and causing airbags to deploy, violent deployment of the airbags damaged windshield and blew sunroof completely off, consumer sustained injuries to the face.
While traveling at 20 MPH front independent suspension collapsed. Would like the federal safety agency to provide some information or help in this matter. Please provide any further details.
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
When turning right vehicle experienced a loss of power due to the wheels not working. Right side suspension broke lose from the k frame. Dealer has not repaired.
The control arm bounces out of place, which causes the vehicle to be out of alignment/ tire to bald on the inside, and stress fracture to the frame. The manufacturer is aware of this problem. Problem has not been repaired. Please provide any further details.
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?
Recall repair for the spring guide is not sufficient additional work on spring needed to prevent breakage.
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.
Consumer received recall letter. Contacted dealer. When arrived for scheduled appointment, the dealer had no parts available to remedy the problem. Recall number 98v245000. *ak
Consumer experiencing poblem with dealer not honoring mfr. Recall notice (mfr. Number unavaiable). Condition can result in a corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs, allowing cracks to develop. This can result in a breakage of lower spring, which can come incontact with tire, and can result into a tire blowout, causing vehicle to lose control at high speed.
When driving at any speed the vehicle is pulling to the right, and when applying the brakes the vehicle still is being pulled to the right. Contacted dealer and they are out of business.
Transmission failed.
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