Hyundai 1986–1989 Power Train recall
Recalled October 4, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V167000 · Hyundai
Hazard
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.
Remedy
HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.
Units
515,000 units
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.
What to do
HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.
Product
Hyundai EXCEL
Manufacturer(s)
Hyundai Motor America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →