1995-1996 Hyundai Accent recall: lower arm

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 20, 2002. It covers about 46,828 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 46,828
reported: Dec 20, 2002
owners notified: Jun 10, 2003
related complaints: 78

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

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Accent 1995-1996 1995 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 78 complaints about suspension problems.

1995 Hyundai Accent 1996 Hyundai Accent

Questions about recall 02V341000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Hyundai Accent lower arm?

Yes. Recall 02V341000, reported on December 20, 2002, covers about 46,828 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V341000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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