| Make : HYUNDAI | Model : EXCEL | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19860101 - 19860201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V043000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19860317 | Date Added to Database: 19860320 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8197 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A COTTER PIN IN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY BE MISSING. THIS PIN ACTS AS A RETAINER FOR THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD CLEVIS PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CLEVIS PIN MAY SLIDE OUT CAUSING THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE TO BECOME DISENGAGED. IF THIS LINKAGE BECOMES DISENGAGED THE SERVICE BRAKES CANNOT BE APPLIED, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSPECT AND INSTALL BRAKE LINKAGE COTTER PIN AS NECESSARY. |
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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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