2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata recall: temporary/emergency spare tire

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 17, 2003. It covers about 8,315 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,315
reported: Mar 17, 2003
owners notified: Jun 30, 2003
related complaints: 17

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system (tcs), if the t125/70d-15 compact spare tire is installed on a front wheel position, the tcs may inadvertently activate beginning at speeds of 20 MPH.
Risk: Inadvertent activation of the tcs will cause automatic application of the brake at the wheel where the compact spare tire is installed. Inadvertent brake application could cause overheating and damage to the brake, and may prevent the vehicle from being driven at speeds above 20 MPH, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter t125/80r-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the t125/80r-15 compact spare tire. Vehicles produced from november 15, 2002 through december 16 2002, already contain t125/80r-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. Owner notification began june 30, 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 03V097000

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Sonata 2002-2003 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about tires problems.

2002 Hyundai Sonata 2003 Hyundai Sonata

Questions about recall 03V097000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata temporary/emergency spare tire?

Yes. Recall 03V097000, reported on March 17, 2003, covers about 8,315 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V097000?

Dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter t125/80r-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the t125/80r-15 compact spare tire. Vehicles produced from november 15, 2002 through december 16 2002, already contain t125/80r-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. Owner notification began june 30, 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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