1999-2004 Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai XG300 and others recall: suspension

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 16, 2009. It covers about 188,282 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 188,282
reported: Apr 16, 2009
owners notified: Jul 17, 2009
related complaints: 277

Suspension

What is wrong: Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 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. Road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. The corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. If these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame.
Risk: If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. This procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 09V124000

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Sonata 1999-2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Hyundai XG300 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
Hyundai XG350 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 277 complaints about suspension problems.

2001 Hyundai Sonata 2002 Hyundai Sonata 2003 Hyundai Sonata 2004 Hyundai Sonata 2001 Hyundai XG300 2002 Hyundai XG300 2003 Hyundai XG300 2004 Hyundai XG300 2001 Hyundai XG350 2002 Hyundai XG350 2003 Hyundai XG350 2004 Hyundai XG350

Questions about recall 09V124000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2004 Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai XG300 and others suspension?

Yes. Recall 09V124000, reported on April 16, 2009, covers about 188,282 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V124000?

Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. This procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center 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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