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 07/13/2000 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 0250007 | 05/01/2002 | 633853 | Subject regarding rear stabilizer bar bushing replacement-noise repair procedure. *jg | 09/25/2002 | |
| 0250011 | 08/01/2002 | 633762 | Subject regarding change of front stabilizer bar bushing, bracket and clamp. *jg | 09/24/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/11/2007 | 83000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. the contact stated when turning a corner at various speeds, the vehicle would lose traction. the vehicle was previously involved in a crash as a result of the failure. the contact had all four tires replaced in an attempt to correct the failure but to no avail. most recently, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer advised there was a shortage in the system. the vehicle was taken to a different dealer for a second opinion and was advised that the air bag possibly was not present in the vehicle. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 50 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. during routine vehicle inspection the technician replaced defective stabilized bushings and tie rods. also the sub-frame was replaced according to recall campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension). the manufacturer was contacted in reference to reimbursement. the manufacturer refused financial responsibility for the repair cost associated with the recall. the failure mileage was 50. the current mileage was 90,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. | |||
| 07/19/2006 | 64784 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated that when the vehicle hit a bump, the engine audibly moved up and down within the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the engine mounts were weak and needed to be replaced.*ak updated 8/14/2006 - the vehicles shock absorbers had to be replaced. the consumer believes the engine mount repair and shock absorbers should have been covered under the vehicle's warranty. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 245 | 1 | 03/01/2003 |
| Dt: the contact stated the right hand side of the vehicle was out of alignment because the cambers were too far out. the alignment shop explained to the contact the maximum out on the vehicle was 5.8 this vehicle was 5.5 on the right hand side and 0.0 on the left hand side. this caused the tires to wear out quickly even with rotation. the dealership would not provide assistance. the contact was the original owner of the vehicle and it has never been in an accident. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 09/29/2007 | 68000 | 1 | 06/11/2002 |
| As my wife was pulling into a parking spot, the driver's side lower ball joint broke off and the wheel collapsed. the wheel, tire, fender, axle and c/v joints were all damaged. my wife was lucky that she wasn't driving at a high rate of speed at the time. when i had it towed to the dealership i was told that it was not covered under my extended bumper to bumper warranty , because it was a wear item. the car has only 68,000 miles on it. it is a hyundai xg 350. the warranty, quality and customer service of the hyundai corporation is defective and unreliable. i will never buy or recommend another hyundai product. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Left rear drivers side thumping noise as car neared the 60,000. mile mark, it seems that this is reported b y hyundai as a worn shock bushing which wear out naturally (hyundai's wording) and needs replacing, other friends having hyundais have gone well past 60k and have not had this issue, but we certainly will never purchase or recommend a hyundai to anyone, since everything seems to be the buyers issue according to hyundai. *tr | |||
| 03/18/2007 | 0 | 1 | 03/14/2007 |
| 47,000 miles and rear left drivers area has a thump. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 50000 | 1 | 12/28/2001 |
| Worsening clunking sound heard from the left rear of vehicle; dealer diagnosis is rear strut damage caused by defective rubber bushings. service mgr recommends replacement of both struts due to collateral damage to the struts. serv mgr stated that this premature problem is commonly seen in the xg and sonata models, many found within the 60k warranty period. also stated that frequency of problem should be cause for tsb consideration. *nm | |||