1995-1997 Hyundai Accent recall: coil springs
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on October 6, 1998. It covers about 64,967 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 64,967
- reported
- Oct 6, 1998
- owners notified
- Nov 25, 1998
- related complaints
- 85
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. This can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.
- Risk
- If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
Recall number 98V245000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Accent 1995-1997 199519961997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 85 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 98V245000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Hyundai Accent coil springs?
Yes. Recall 98V245000, reported on October 6, 1998, covers about 64,967 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V245000?
Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
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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