Tl*the contact owns a 1996 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while the driver was traveling 65 MPH, the lower control arm failed, the tire turned sideways into the fender and the vehicle dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed his residence. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 02v341000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm) but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000.
1996 Hyundai Accent: ball joint or control arm failure
12 of the 101 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Accent describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 109,263
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 hyundai accent. While driving 15 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it stopped suddenly. The suspension split in half due to corrosion and the lower control arm collapsed. He was able to place the vehicle in reverse and drove back into his driveway. The manufacturer stated that they were unaware of the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v341000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The contact stated that he would replace some of the parts and would take the vehicle to the dealer for additional repairs. The current and failure mileages were 109,477. Updated 03/06/08.
Dt*: the contact stated, the service dealer refused to honor recall # 02v341000 for the front lower control arm. The vehicle was inspected in august of 2003. The front lower control arm on the right side was replaced in 2005 and the left side front lower control arm was replaced in august 8, 2006, at the owners expense. The manufacturer and service dealer determined there was no recall in the company database. The contact showed the service dealer a copy of the recall letter.
There was a recall on a 96 hyundai accent, received letter in mail about two years ago, took car to repair center at that time tech said everything was fine. On jan 30,2006 was driving car and front control arm snapped pertaining to the recall that was done. Called hyundai corp was just told to wait for paper work and investigation even though if I were going at a high speed the police officer said the car could have flipped and caused more damage. I hold hyundai corp liable for not fixing the problem when they did the recall, it seem to me like they were more worried at offering me more services at fee then actually fixing the problem at the time I was a the shop. If they don't act within a timely manner to resolve this problem I believe the government should intervene.
The lower control arm on the passenger side completely rusted out causing me to lose control. This was probably caused by the salt used on roads during winter.
While driving, the lower control arm broke. *ak recall#02v341000 *scc
Dealership refused to perform the recall 02v341000 repairs for the lower control arm. They indicated that the part did not need to be replaced. Within 2500 miles of the dealership inspection the recall defect occurred. Both lower ball joints needed to be replaced. One ball joint rusted through, and the other had developed a fracture.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning upper ball joint broke.
The lower control arm failed when the driver tried to turn the steering wheel. *nlm *ts
My car with VIN: [xxx] has the problems specified in recall #02v341000 lower control arm. The lower control arm has broken when turning the steering wheel. I checked with the manufacturer at 1 800 633 5151 and they said that the recall does not apply to this vehicle. However, the car meets all the conditions as described on the recall description:the car was made in the period stated in recall and is owned in the applicable regions.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #02v341000 lower control arm, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb the vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #02v341000 lower control arm, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Consumer included receipt from previous repairs.
Recall work completed on the lower control arms (rivets), however failed to prevent failure.
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 1996 Hyundai Accent ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1996 Hyundai Accent?
12 of 101 owner complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Accent (12%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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