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2001-2003 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Tiburon recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 22, 2003. It covers about 312,292 vehicles.

vehicles affected
312,292
reported
Jul 22, 2003
owners notified
Oct 13, 2003
related complaints
102

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. Two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. On vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. On vehicles that are not equipped with ABS, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.
Risk
Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. Owner notification began on october 13, 2003. Owners should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 03V257000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 102 complaints about brakes problems.

2001 Hyundai Elantra2002 Hyundai Elantra2003 Hyundai Elantra2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Questions about recall 03V257000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Tiburon hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 03V257000, reported on July 22, 2003, covers about 312,292 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V257000?

Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. Owner notification began on october 13, 2003. Owners 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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