2003 Hyundai Elantra: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Suspension · 92,000 miles · WA

Driving on highway and turning right; a tire blew. On inspection by a mechanic, the front passenger control arm was bent with rust on the exposed metal. The bent control arm allowed the tire to rub against the interior fender, eventually leading to the tire failing. The tire was in great condition before the sudden failure. On researching: there was a recall on 2003 hyundai elantra for front control arm problems. The federal safety agency campaign number: 09v125000. This recall cites that road salt used in certain jurisdictions can cause internal degradation of the front control arms: leading to failure. Looking back through this car's history: it was originally registered in ohio, one of the states using road salt. I don't know why this car escaped recall, but it's having the same problems as other 2003 elantras.

Filed Dec 21, 2009 · Body · 81,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. When attempting to stop for a stop light the axle, control arm, and ball joint fractured and the tire separated. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility and the vehicle was repaired. The mechanic stated that sub-frame corrosion caused the failure. The dealer was contacted and they asked for all invoices of the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician confirmed that the sub-frame had corroded. He was advised that the vehicle was safe to drive. The parts were ordered for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 81000.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Tires · MA

Consumer requesting information of failure in mchelin radial xse tires. There was a loud noise and vehicle went out of control, sidewall failed and rear axle broke. *ts the consumer stated if there was damage to the vehicle or if there was a crash as a result of the tire failure.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Seat belts · 13,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Right front tire blew out while driving 50 MPH and caused vehicle to roll over once. Prior to roll over, driver and passenger wore seat belts. . However, the front seat belts disconnected and failed to restrain the occupants. Driver sustained head injuries, and the passenger suffered from head and neck pain. Both were taken to hospital. Both occupants survived.

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Airbags · ME · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 35 MPH front driver's tire blew out, consumer lost control of vehicle and hit an embankment head on. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy; however, the passenger's side air bag deployed.