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on certain passenger vehicles, the air bag warning label installed on the sunvisors had lost adhesion to the sunvisors and had distorted or separated from the sun visors.

Corrective Action

if the labels are distorted or missing, the driver or front seat passenger will not have information available that may help protect them in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the sunvisor assemblies free of charge. the recall began on october 2, 2006. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt may interfere with the manual seat back recliner knob and could cause the front manual seat back recliner to inadvertently release.

Corrective Action

the inadvertent release of a front seat back recliner may result in injury to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the manual seat back recliner knob(s) free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2005. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Suspension:Automatic Stability Control (Asc)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter engines and electronic stability control (esc), the esc may have been programmed to be oversensitive to the onset of oversteering while driving on banked curves, causing inadvertent application of the front outside brake when esc activation may not be needed.

Corrective Action

this may cause the vehicle to slow and may affect the path that the vehicle is traveling. brake application caused by inadvertent esc activation may result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the esc hydraulic electronic control unit. the recall began on july 29, 2005. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the inner bezels of the headlamps were not properly assembled which may cause the turn signal lenses to be improperly positioned.

Corrective Action

an improperly positioned turn signal lens may reduce the intensity of the turn signal illumination, reducing its visibility to oncoming traffic, which may result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right headlamp assemblies free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2006. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. if a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.

Corrective Action

fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. owner notification began on june 30, 2004. owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. if a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.

Corrective Action

fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. the recall began on october 5, 2004. owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system (tcs), if the t125/70d-15 compact spare tire is installed on a front wheel position, the tcs may inadvertently activate beginning at speeds of 20 mph.

Corrective Action

inadvertent activation of the tcs will cause automatic application of the brake at the wheel where the compact spare tire is installed. inadvertent brake application could cause overheating and damage to the brake, and may prevent the vehicle from being driven at speeds above 20 mph, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter t125/80r-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the t125/80r-15 compact spare tire. vehicles produced from november 15, 2002 through december 16 2002, already contain t125/80r-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. owner notification began june 30, 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.

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. owner notification began on june 30, 2004. owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. the recall began on october 5, 2004. owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the supplemental restraint system (srs) side impact air bag satellite sensors may be too sensitive to some lateral accelerations that are not caused by side impacts to the vehicle, such as forcefully slamming a door closed.

Corrective Action

inadvertent deployment of a srs side impact air bag when a side impact crash has not occurred could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the side impact air bag satellite sensors. owner notification began july 8, 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 Sonata

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag warning light could illuminate due to motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector that mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. this condition only relates to the driver and/or passenger seat-mounted side impact air bag(s).

Corrective Action

this condition could prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during an accident where such deployment should occur. non-deployment of the srs side impact air bags could increase the risk of injury during an accident where side impact air bag deployment is intended.

Recall Notes

dealers will more securely fasten the front seat side impact air bag wiring harness and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. owner notification will occur in six mailings on may 27, june 3, june 10, june 17, june 24, and july 1, 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 Sonata

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag warning light illumination could result from motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector which mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. this condition only relates to the side impact air bags and could prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur.

Corrective Action

non-deployment of the srs side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will more securely fasten the side impact air bag wiring harnesses and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. owner notification began may 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 Sonata

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector wiring harness.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

non-deployment of the srs side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash.

Recall Notes

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

non-deployment of the srs side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash.

Recall Notes

1998 Hyundai Sonata

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 Sonata

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.

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the tire inflation pressure label affixed to the left rear door states that the vehicle capacity is "1,100 pounds". this information is incorrect. the correct vehicle capacity weight is 860 pounds. this does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: loading of the vehicle beyond the capacity weight can cause tire and vehicle damage that can result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

hyundai will provide owners with a new label showing the correct vehicle capacity weight with instructions for application.

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Consequence of Defect

one or both of the rear suspension lower spring seats are not securely attached to the shock absorber and can slide lower onto the shock absorber than intended. the rear spring would no longer function to support the vehicle body at its normal height.

Corrective Action

loss of rear spring support can increase the potential for a vehicle accident if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the rear shock absorbers are from the suspect production. if the shock absorbers are from the suspect production, the shock absorber/spring seat assemblies will be replaced.

1994 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

the motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.

Corrective Action

slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.

1993 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

the motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.

Corrective Action

slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.

1992 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

the motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.

Corrective Action

slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.

1991 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

the motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.

Corrective Action

slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.

1990 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

the motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.

Corrective Action

slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.

1990 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

the spring clamp tangs on the coolant bypass hose may contact and possibly damage the engine fuel supply hose.

Corrective Action

fuel could leak from the damaged hose into the engine compartment and could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

rotate spring clamp to prevent contact with fuel hose; replace damaged hoses.

1990 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

insufficient clearance could cause the safety catch on the secondary hood latch striker to bind.

Corrective Action

if primary latch is released or if hood is not completely closed, hood could fly open while vehicle is in motion; this would block driver's vision and could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

replace hood latch striker assembly.

1989 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

the motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.

Corrective Action

slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.

1989 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

the spring clamp tangs on the coolant bypass hose may contact and possibly damage the engine fuel supply hose.

Corrective Action

fuel could leak from the damaged hose into the engine compartment and could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

rotate spring clamp to prevent contact with fuel hose; replace damaged hoses.

1989 Hyundai Sonata

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

insufficient clearance could cause the safety catch on the secondary hood latch striker to bind.

Corrective Action

if primary latch is released or if hood is not completely closed, hood could fly open while vehicle is in motion; this would block driver's vision and could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

replace hood latch striker assembly.