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2005 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles may have been built with threaded portions of the steering gearbox assembly's left and right inner ball joint assemblies that contain internal cracks in the material structure.

Corrective Action

if the inner ball joint assembly was to break as a result of the internal crack, the tie rod end assembly would not longer be attached to the steering gear box. this would prevent steering control of that front wheel by the separated tie rod which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the steering gearbox assemblies on these vehicles free of charge. owners were contacted by telephone beginning on april 8, 2005, and instructed not to drive their vehicles. hyundai will arrange to pick up and return their vehicles after repair. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed.

Corrective Action

if this bracket has not been installed, there may be an increased likelihood of injury or increased severity of injury in a frontal crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the bracket has been installed. if the bracket has not been installed, the dealer will install the left lower instrument panel bracket. owner notification began march 4, 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.

2003 Hyundai Tiburon

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 Tiburon

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.

Corrective Action

contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering gearbox mounting brackets may result in rear brake tube wear and corrosion, increasing the risk of brake fluid leakage. brake fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. owner notification began january 22, 2004. owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-633-5151.

2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism.

Corrective Action

damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. it could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. nondeployment of an srs air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. owner notification began on march 24, 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.

2003 Hyundai Tiburon

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 Tiburon

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. on vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (abs), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. on vehicles that are not equipped with abs, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.

Corrective Action

fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. owner notification began on october 13, 2003. owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism. damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. it could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. it could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment.

Corrective Action

nondeployment of an srs air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. owner notification began september 23, 2003. owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-899-981-0188.

2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the front passenger air bag is mounted beneath the right portion of the instrument paneløs padded surface. tear lines are formed into the underside of the instrument paneløs padded surface during the production process of the instrument panel top pad. these tear lines allow a portion of the instrument panel surface to fold upward if the passenger air bag deploys.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy properly, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.

Recall Notes

hyundai will replace the instrument panel. owner notification began on october 13, 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 of america at 1-800-633-5151, or if the vehicle is located in puerto rico, hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

2002 Hyundai Tiburon

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.

2002 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.

Corrective Action

contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering gearbox mounting brackets may result in rear brake tube wear and corrosion, increasing the risk of brake fluid leakage. brake fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. owner notification began january 22, 2004. owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-633-5151.

2002 Hyundai Tiburon

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.

2002 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. on vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (abs), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. on vehicles that are not equipped with abs, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.

Corrective Action

fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. owner notification began on october 13, 2003. owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2001 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on the body pillars aft of the doors. if the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.

Corrective Action

if the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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 Tiburon

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on the body pillars aft of the doors. if the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.

Corrective Action

if the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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.

1999 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the tire pressure placard required by fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims," was misprinted. it incorrectly contains the tire sizes, seating capacity, and luggage capacity.

Corrective Action

excessive loading can cause tire and vehicle damage that could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a correct tire pressure placard and installation instructions.

1999 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on the body pillars aft of the doors. if the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.

Corrective Action

if the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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.

1999 Hyundai Tiburon

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 Tiburon

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on the body pillars aft of the doors. if the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.

Corrective Action

if the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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.

1997 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. if excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can 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 may notice a gasoline odor.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. if the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

1997 Hyundai Tiburon

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on the body pillars aft of the doors. if the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.

Corrective Action

if the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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.

1997 Hyundai Tiburon

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 Tiburon

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. if excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can 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 may notice a gasoline odor.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. if the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.