Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V167000

Power train: manual transmission

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-10-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V167000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
515,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-10-04
Owners notified
1993-11-27

Defect description

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY LOCK UP FROM INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.

Safety risk

SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLEOCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND IN THE CAR, AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.

Notes

SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; STANDARD; MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL 4 OR 5 SPEEDTRANSMISSIONS.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Hyundai Excel1989 1988 1987 1986

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.