Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
94V090000HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICAfrom 01/01/1994 to 02/01/1994V (Vehicle)60004/25/1994MFRHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY05/11/199405/23/1994
Defect SummaryIn some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. this can cause the vehicle to stall.
Consequence SummaryEngine stalling has the potential to result in a vehicle crash if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the crank angle sensor to determine whether the sensor is involved in the recall, and replace any sensor found with the defective internal coating.
NotesSystem: electrical system; alternator; starter.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact hyundai service center at 1-800-829-9956. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9806-983600408/18/1998601635Shop manual on dohc spark plug wire routing. *yc08/18/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
 Electrically system over charge, causing the air flow sensor and ecu to burn out.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
07/22/2001204/01/2001
 No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
06/29/1999405/28/1994
 Air bag light is on and won't go off. vehicle has been in the shop for repairs, and the dealer can't find the problem. *yc while hooked up to the computer, found high voltage and also found alternator was overhcharging - replaced alternator. *slc
06/05/1997109/12/1994
 Alternator overcharged, causing airflow sensor and ecu to burn out resulting in stalling. consumer had no knowledge of recall. (94v-090)
11/05/19981
 Air conditioner pulley rubs against the alternator bracket. the spring on the idle was loose. had noticed sparks coming from the alternator bracket. *ak
12/16/1996111/15/1996
 Alternator defective.
 Nhtsa recall 94v090 mfg., 94-01-611; after recall performed, vehicle has serious stalling failures. charlie thomas hyundai 2 to 3 times have tried to correct.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
10/23/1995402/01/1994
 I eventually told the finance company and the dealer i was not going to pay for this car because of the defects. the finance company came and took the car in january of 1996. it was put on my credit as a reposession, which was not the case. the car was sold to me as a new car and the car had 1500 miles on it when it was sold to me as a new car. i thought that was the end of that situation, but recently, 5 years later after the fact, i was servered court papers last month from the finance company, for a payment of $6,000 for remainding balance on this lemon. i know that this car was defected and was in an accident, the dealer told me that there was no history on the car. i know there is, and possibly an accident recorded. please let me know. thank you very much. *ak
04/21/199703/01/1997
 My hyundai elantra has many defects, and had been to the dealer where purchased. they claimed nothing was wrong, and they wouldn't warranty any of these problems. another problem i faced was less then a month after the car was purchased the battery failed and that was not under warranty. so i had to replace it at my cost. the door handles in the summer get hot and melt and fall off, i've had to replaced all door handles in the interior, said this was not under warranty. my a/c knobs keep falling off and breaking, and this is also not under warranty, so at my cost they have been replaced twice. a recent problem the windshield wiper washer hose located on the outside of the wind well was frozen, and now is broken due to the inclement weather froze up. last month the hose snapped in two pieces. i have also contacted the dealership where purchased for a owners manual and still have not received one. i just found out that these cars where recalled in 94 and 95 .and i was not told at time of purchase. i am wandering if the car was checked out for these recalled matters. i think that there are more problems with this vechicle than what i was told at time of purchase. please review this information and contact me with asap. thank you. *ak
12/16/1996111/15/1996
 Battery leaked acid, causing headlights to become inoperative.
 Having electrical problems and the battery blew up. please describe. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
08/03/1996
 During vehicle operation. the air conditioner and headlights stopped working due to the wire which goes from the battery to the engine compartment fuse box, had melted.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
08/03/1996
 During vehicle operation. the air conditioner and headlights stopped working due to the wire which goes from the battery to the engine compartment fuse box, had melted.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
04/01/19951
 Intermittent stalling/hesitation. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
109/12/1994
 Electronic control unit failed , causing complete power loss.
06/05/1997609/12/1994
 Electronic control unit failed, causing vehicle to loose all power and stall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
06/22/1995
 Electrical system failure, dash panel lights come out intermittently, headlights flickers on and off. tt
06/20/1994
 Vehicle stall out, replace fuel pump/filter/break in main wire harness. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
06/01/19991
 While driivng, the wiring harness under the hood caught on fire and burned. first engine check light came on, and smoke came from the dashbroad. the dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak *tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
04/21/199703/01/1997
 My hyundai elantra has many defects, and had been to the dealer where purchased. they claimed nothing was wrong, and they wouldn't warranty any of these problems. another problem i faced was less then a month after the car was purchased the battery failed and that was not under warranty. so i had to replace it at my cost. the door handles in the summer get hot and melt and fall off, i've had to replaced all door handles in the interior, said this was not under warranty. my a/c knobs keep falling off and breaking, and this is also not under warranty, so at my cost they have been replaced twice. a recent problem the windshield wiper washer hose located on the outside of the wind well was frozen, and now is broken due to the inclement weather froze up. last month the hose snapped in two pieces. i have also contacted the dealership where purchased for a owners manual and still have not received one. i just found out that these cars where recalled in 94 and 95 .and i was not told at time of purchase. i am wandering if the car was checked out for these recalled matters. i think that there are more problems with this vechicle than what i was told at time of purchase. please review this information and contact me with asap. thank you. *ak