Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V124000 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | from 09/15/1998 to 11/20/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 188282 | 07/17/2009 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/16/2009 | 04/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 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. road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. the corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. if these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. if the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. this procedure will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai recall no. 089.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA08016 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2008 | 04/20/2009 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | 09V124000 | |
| In a letter dated april 14, 2009, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc (hyundai) notified nhtsa that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall of model year (my) 1999 through 2004 hyundai sonata vehicles manufactured prior to november 20, 2003 that are registered and operated in the following salt belt states and the district of columbia: 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.hyundai is recalling the vehicles to remedy a condition where internal corrosion of the front subframe may lead to separation of the lower control arm at the forward mounting point and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement. the subframes will be inspected in the recalled vehicles using a procedure developed by hyundai to measure metal thickness.parts with perforations from corrosion or with metal below the specified thickness will be replaced with redesigned subframes.if the minimum metal thickness is met, drainage holes and rust proofing material will be added to the existing subframe. odi's analysis of complaint data revealed that 98% of the consumer complaints were from vehicles either originally sold or operated in saltbelt states. similarly 99.7% of the warranty claims were from vehicles originally sold or operated in saltbelt states.odi identified 105 reports of lower control arm detachment and/or axle separation from the transaxle through analysis of warranty and complaint information and consumer interviews.one hundred three (103) of the 105 incidents involved vehicles in states covered by the recall.in addition to the subject vehicles, hyundai also noted in the april 14, 2009 letter that my 2001 through 2004 xg300 and xg350 were also being recalled as they were manufactured with subframes similar in design the subject vehicles.based on hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||
| EA08016 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2008 | 04/20/2009 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | 09V124000 | |
| In a letter dated april 14, 2009, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc (hyundai) notified nhtsa that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall of model year (my) 1999 through 2004 hyundai sonata vehicles manufactured prior to november 20, 2003 that are registered and operated in the following salt belt states and the district of columbia: 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.hyundai is recalling the vehicles to remedy a condition where internal corrosion of the front subframe may lead to separation of the lower control arm at the forward mounting point and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement. the subframes will be inspected in the recalled vehicles using a procedure developed by hyundai to measure metal thickness.parts with perforations from corrosion or with metal below the specified thickness will be replaced with redesigned subframes.if the minimum metal thickness is met, drainage holes and rust proofing material will be added to the existing subframe. odi's analysis of complaint data revealed that 98% of the consumer complaints were from vehicles either originally sold or operated in saltbelt states. similarly 99.7% of the warranty claims were from vehicles originally sold or operated in saltbelt states.odi identified 105 reports of lower control arm detachment and/or axle separation from the transaxle through analysis of warranty and complaint information and consumer interviews.one hundred three (103) of the 105 incidents involved vehicles in states covered by the recall.in addition to the subject vehicles, hyundai also noted in the april 14, 2009 letter that my 2001 through 2004 xg300 and xg350 were also being recalled as they were manufactured with subframes similar in design the subject vehicles.based on hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||
| EA08016 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2008 | 04/20/2009 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | 09V124000 | |
| In a letter dated april 14, 2009, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc (hyundai) notified nhtsa that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall of model year (my) 1999 through 2004 hyundai sonata vehicles manufactured prior to november 20, 2003 that are registered and operated in the following salt belt states and the district of columbia: 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.hyundai is recalling the vehicles to remedy a condition where internal corrosion of the front subframe may lead to separation of the lower control arm at the forward mounting point and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement. the subframes will be inspected in the recalled vehicles using a procedure developed by hyundai to measure metal thickness.parts with perforations from corrosion or with metal below the specified thickness will be replaced with redesigned subframes.if the minimum metal thickness is met, drainage holes and rust proofing material will be added to the existing subframe. odi's analysis of complaint data revealed that 98% of the consumer complaints were from vehicles either originally sold or operated in saltbelt states. similarly 99.7% of the warranty claims were from vehicles originally sold or operated in saltbelt states.odi identified 105 reports of lower control arm detachment and/or axle separation from the transaxle through analysis of warranty and complaint information and consumer interviews.one hundred three (103) of the 105 incidents involved vehicles in states covered by the recall.in addition to the subject vehicles, hyundai also noted in the april 14, 2009 letter that my 2001 through 2004 xg300 and xg350 were also being recalled as they were manufactured with subframes similar in design the subject vehicles.based on hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/13/2012 | 90276 | 1 | |
| Driving on clear paved street @ approximately 20 mph when loud crackling noise of front right fell to pavement. no loss of control, merely steered vehicle off main lane of street. no structure or object found on paved street for approximately 50 yds to final point of exiting off of street. witness in car with driver can attest to no pot holes or other noted objects anywhere in area of tire markings on paved street. auto required full tow to closest dealership. *tr | |||
| 09/13/2012 | 90276 | ||
| Driving on clear paved street @ approximately 20 mph when loud crackling noise of front right fell to pavement. no loss of control, merely steered vehicle off main lane of street. no structure or object found on paved street for approximately 50 yds to final point of exiting off of street. witness in car with driver can attest to no pot holes or other noted objects anywhere in area of tire markings on paved street. auto required full tow to closest dealership. | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 100430 | ||
| The frame to the car has a hole rusted thru the lower control arm bolt and is no longer drivable. the car was stranded on the highway and someone could have been killed hyundai says its not covered under the recall but its the exact same problem as all the rest | |||
| 09/13/2012 | 90276 | ||
| Driving on clear paved street @ approximately 20 mph when loud crackling noise of front right fell to pavement. no loss of control, merely steered vehicle off main lane of street. no structure or object found on paved street for approximately 50 yds to final point of exiting off of street. witness in car with driver can attest to no pot holes or other noted objects anywhere in area of tire markings on paved street. auto required full tow to closest dealership. | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 100430 | ||
| The frame to the car has a hole rusted thru the lower control arm bolt and is no longer drivable. the car was stranded on the highway and someone could have been killed hyundai says its not covered under the recall but its the exact same problem as all the rest | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 883 | 1 | 06/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the road slanted to the right, the vehicle pulled to the right. the dealership where the vehicle was purchased, as well as another dealership, aligned the vehicle. this has not repaired the problem. updated 03/15/06 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 95 | 1 | |
| While driving at highway speeds the vehicle pulled to the left. the dealer stated the vehicle needed a front alignment. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 11/23/2005 | 1 | 05/05/2005 | |
| 18 months after purchasing my 2004 hyundai sonata brand new. the rear wheel bearing seized causing my tire to drag while driving and the tire then popped. i was able to have the wheel bearing replaced under warranty. however, they would not cover the tire. *jb | |||