Make : HYUNDAI | Model : ELANTRA | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 20000630 - 20021215 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V496000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040122 | Date Received by ODI: 20031203 | Date Added to Database: 20031203 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 061 | ||
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1993 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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