Make : HYUNDAI | Model : ACCENT | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940801 - 19950201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V043000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950315 | Date Received by ODI: 19950303 | Date Added to Database: 19950306 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5306 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. |
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Consequence:
CONTACT ABRADES AND DAMAGES THE INSULATION ONTHE HARNESS CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STALL. UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALLING INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND REPOSITION THE HARNESS SO THAT CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL LEVER WILL NOT OCCUR. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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