2005 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Tiburon recall: tie rod assembly

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 28, 2005. It covers about 277 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 277
reported: Apr 28, 2005
owners notified: Apr 8, 2005
related complaints: 10

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with threaded portions of the steering gearbox assembly's left and right inner ball joint assemblies that contain internal cracks in the material structure.
Risk: If the inner ball joint assembly was to break as a result of the internal crack, the tie rod end assembly would not longer be attached to the steering gear box. This would prevent steering control of that front wheel by the separated tie rod which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gearbox assemblies on these vehicles free of charge. Owners were contacted by telephone beginning on april 8, 2005, and instructed not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai will arrange to pick up and return their vehicles after repair. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 05V187000

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Elantra 2005 2005
Hyundai Tiburon 2005 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about steering problems.

2005 Hyundai Elantra 2005 Hyundai Tiburon

Questions about recall 05V187000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Tiburon tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 05V187000, reported on April 28, 2005, covers about 277 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V187000?

Dealers will replace the steering gearbox assemblies on these vehicles free of charge. Owners were contacted by telephone beginning on april 8, 2005, and instructed not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai will arrange to pick up and return their vehicles after repair. Owners may 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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