| Make : HYUNDAI | Model : LD15 BERING | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990714 - 20000119 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V315000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20021228 | Date Received by ODI: 20021121 | Date Added to Database: 20021127 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI TRUCK AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI TRUCK SERVICE | ||
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| Component: TIRES:VALVE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1401 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CAB-OVER CLASS 4 TRUCKS, THE SNAP-IN TIRE VALVE STEMS IN THE WHEELS OF THESE TRUCKS CAN LEAK AIR. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE, LEAD TO A RUPTURE OF THE TIRE, AND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW TIRE VALVE STEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI TRUCK AT 1-609-395-2300. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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