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2002 Hyundai Accent

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).

Corrective Action

an occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.

Recall Notes

dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. owner notification began october 28, 2002. 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 at 1-800-633-5151.

2001 Hyundai Accent

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).

Corrective Action

an occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.

Recall Notes

dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. owner notification began october 28, 2002. 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 at 1-800-633-5151.

2001 Hyundai Accent

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 liter or 1.6 liter engines that were originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. while driving at a steady throttle opening for an extended period of time during extremely cold ambient temperatures (below approximately -5 degrees fahrenheit with high humidity), moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases can freeze and block the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and hose. if the pcv hose freezes, combustion chamber gases are forced through the breather hose into the air intake hose and then into the throttle body.

Corrective Action

moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases may freeze inside the throttle body bore and throttle body idle speed control circuit resulting in the throttle valve not closing fully and a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new, relocated pcv hose and will additionally install a heated throttle body on the 2000-2001 accents equipped with 1.5 liter engines that were produced through january 31, 2001. owner notification began april 15, 2002. 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 at 1-800-633-5151.

2000 Hyundai Accent

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).

Corrective Action

an occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.

Recall Notes

dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. owner notification began october 28, 2002. 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 at 1-800-633-5151.

2000 Hyundai Accent

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 liter or 1.6 liter engines that were originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. while driving at a steady throttle opening for an extended period of time during extremely cold ambient temperatures (below approximately -5 degrees fahrenheit with high humidity), moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases can freeze and block the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and hose. if the pcv hose freezes, combustion chamber gases are forced through the breather hose into the air intake hose and then into the throttle body.

Corrective Action

moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases may freeze inside the throttle body bore and throttle body idle speed control circuit resulting in the throttle valve not closing fully and a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new, relocated pcv hose and will additionally install a heated throttle body on the 2000-2001 accents equipped with 1.5 liter engines that were produced through january 31, 2001. owner notification began april 15, 2002. 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 at 1-800-633-5151.

2000 Hyundai Accent

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. if the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.

Corrective Action

if the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

2000 Hyundai Accent

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. if the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.

Corrective Action

if the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

1999 Hyundai Accent

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. the automatic transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals do not remain sufficiently elastic, resulting in transmission fluid leakage. this leakage can result in reduced pressure application to the clutches, brake, and kickdown servo, allowing them to slip.

Corrective Action

such slippage can cause premature deterioration of the friction element surfaces and could cause the vehicle not to accelerate, or not accelerate as expected, when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the pressure control solenoid valve.

1998 Hyundai Accent

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: accent gt model vehicles equipped with dohc engines manufactured from december 19, 1996 through june 30, 1997; 1998 accent model vehicles manufactured from may 6, 1997 through june 25, 1998; 1997 sonata vehicles manufactured from august 1, 1996 through july 9, 1997 and 1998 sonata vehicles produced from july 9, 1997 through april 24, 1998. the evaporative emission control systems may apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. minor fuel tank distortion could result. a small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. the "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver could notice a gasoline odor.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. if it is cracked, a new fuel tank will be installed. a new fuel filler cap that decreases the amount of vacuum inside the fuel tank will also be installed. note: the 1997-1998 sonata fuel tanks have also experienced cracking. however, at this time, the cause for the cracking has not been identified. this portion of the campaign will begin after hyundai has determined the cause and corrective procedure.

1997 Hyundai Accent

Component

Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. tire damage can result.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

1997 Hyundai Accent

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.

Corrective Action

this contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

1996 Hyundai Accent

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.

Corrective Action

the shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.

1996 Hyundai Accent

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger 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. during winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. this road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms.

Corrective Action

severe corrosion could result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arm. if this fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheelhouse. reduced control of the front wheel location increases the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. owner notification will begin on june 10, 2003. 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 at 1-800-633-5151.

1996 Hyundai Accent

Component

Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. tire damage can result.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

1996 Hyundai Accent

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.

Corrective Action

this contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

1995 Hyundai Accent

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.

Corrective Action

the shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.

1995 Hyundai Accent

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger 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. during winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. this road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms.

Corrective Action

severe corrosion could result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arm. if this fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheelhouse. reduced control of the front wheel location increases the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. owner notification will begin on june 10, 2003. 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 at 1-800-633-5151.

1995 Hyundai Accent

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of Defect

the engine control module wiring harness under the instrument panel can be contacted by the clutch pedal assembly when the clutch is engaged.

Corrective Action

contact abrades and damages the insulation onthe harness causing a fuse to blow and the engine to stall. unexpected engine stalling increases the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the engine control wiring harness to determine if it has been damaged and reposition the harness so that contact with the clutch pedal lever will not occur.

1995 Hyundai Accent

Component

Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. tire damage can result.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

1995 Hyundai Accent

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch

Consequence of Defect

a plastic slider piece within the headlamp dimmer switch assembly does not fully retract when the headlamp dimmer switch is moved from low beam to high beam position. the low beam lamps go out as intended, but the high beam lamps do not come on.

Corrective Action

this condition will result in inadequate lighting causing a visibility problem for the driver and other oncoming motorists and an accident can occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the headlamp dimmer switch assembly.