Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V053000

Wheels: hubcap/cover

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-03-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V053000

Wheels: hubcap/cover

Component
Wheels: hubcap/cover
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
2,281
Reported to NHTSA
1990-03-15
Owners notified
1990-03-19

Defect description

LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: FRONT WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Hyundai Excel1990
Mitsubishi Precis1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.