1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT RECALL - #96V113000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER ARM
THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT |
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| Manufacturer |
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1994 - 3/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
7/8/1996 |
| Influenced by |
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
8/3/1996 |
| # Affected |
23,070 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
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| Description |
THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. |
| Consequences |
THE SHIFTED LOCATION CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MEMBER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE UNDERBODY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; CONTROL ARM; LOWER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD AND OPERATED IN PUERTO RICO. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE: 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 DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
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