Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0050004 | 10/01/2000 | 618332 | This bulletin provides installation procedures for the mounting bushings fitted to the front suspension cross member. *tt | 04/11/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures mentioned in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm), including a perforated front lower control arm. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 77,000. | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures mentioned in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm), including a perforated front lower control arm. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 77,000. sm. | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated her vehicle experienced the same failures mentioned in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm) including a perforated front lower control arm however it did not cover her vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 77,000. dt | |||
| 12/09/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| The car was traveling below the speed limit and the driver began to notice an uncontrollable shake with the steering wheel and the front of the car this is what caused the accident.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/22/2007 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Tl* - the contact owns 2001 hyundai accent. while driving at 45 mph on a very nice day the vehicle began drifting on the road. the front passenger tire went off the road and the rear tire went off the road as well. the vehicle slowed down to approximately 40 mph when the driver lost complete control. he stated that only the driver's side tire was steering correctly, the other tires were going side to side. the contact could not control the vehicle and was rear ended. he sustained minor injuries. the contact had taken some pictures, and said that there was a bolt that sheared off. the rubber bushing was wide open and deformed. the contact had a police report. the current and failure mileage were both 100,000. *ak | |||
| 08/06/2002 | 29099 | 3 | |
| When the brakes were applied, there was a popping noise from under front end. also a creaking noise was heard from under the right front when car was at idle and when the steering was turned back and forth. customer felt noise was related. dealership could not find at the time. this happened three times. *tt *jb | |||
| 07/14/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| There is a bolt that has a 1/2 gap on the driver's side under the frame that was noticed when replacing the front brake pads. the passenger side suspension bolt is flush with the frame of the car. this can only be seen if the car is on the ground. this is a potential hazard. was notified by the mechanic that is was a defect with suspension and told to get the car in asap. this could pose a serious risk to the driver as well as others on the road.*ak | |||
| 08/13/2001 | |||
| Front end suspension connectors have fallen off of vehicle for second time, resulting in loss of a tire. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 03/28/2001 | 20 | 03/01/2001 | |
| When going up or down a hill the front end of the car shakes. *ak | |||
| 11/10/2000 | |||
| Ignition coil went out 3 days after vehicle purchased. since then it has been replaced 2 more times.also, front end will shake, and engine check light comes on. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS | |||
| Consumer states while starting vehicle up using the air conditioner or heater there is a powder smell that comes out of the vents consumer states having to notify dealership mechanic states its just fuel that needs to burn off. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 03/25/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Dealer fixed wheel bearings at no charge in 1 day. dealer replacing transmission by end of the week - no loaner or rental car available; i have to rent a car. service rep. complained about car being our of warranty; i reminded her car was bought may 11. do i have a lemon? are my kids safe in it? i'm very displeased with dealer about this.*ak | |||