| Make : HYUNDAI | Model : EXCEL | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19880401 - 19890201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V103000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940920 | Date Received by ODI: 19940606 | Date Added to Database: 19940623 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 270000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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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