Hyundai recalls nearly 1 million vehicles

Greg · 04-22-2009, 04:43 PM

I seem to recall (pardon the pun), some saying their quality was top notch nowadays.

LOL Don't seem any different than the level I thought they were at..

Multiple Hyundai recalls for brake lamps and rust issues affect nearly 1M units

"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Hyundai have initiated recalls on 963,305 vehicles as part of four separate campaigns. The first recall, blanketing over one half million late-model vehicles, is nationwide. The other three recalls, all corrosion-related on older vehicles, are limited to the regions of the country where salt is used to de-ice roads in the winters.

The most widespread recall, affecting up to 531,894 2005-2008 Accent, Azera, Elantra, Entourage, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, and Veracruz models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V122000. It is focused on a malfunctioning stop lamp switch that may prevent brake lights from illuminating when the pedal is depressed (the same switch may also cause them to stay lit after the brakes are released).

The second recall, affecting up to 175,765 1999-2004 Sonata, XG300, and XG350 models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V124000. That recall, limited to America's so-called "Salt Belt" states, is centered around potentially excessive corrosion of the front sub-frame due to winter road salt applications. If unnoticed, the lower control arm may separate from its mount.

The third recall, affecting up to 170,610 2001-2003 Elantra and Tiburon models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V125000. Also limited to the salt-belt states, the affected component is a failed lower control arm due to excessive corrosion.

The fourth recall, affecting up to 85,036 2001-2003 Santa Fe models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V123000. Again limited to to the Salt Belt states, the recall is centered around the possible internal corrosion of the rear trailing arms in the vehicle's suspension.

In all four recalls, Hyundai dealers will inspect, repair, and replace defective or damaged parts at no cost to the owner. In some situations, rust-proofing material will be added to chassis areas to arrest the corrosion process. Owners of affected vehicles may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151, call the NHTSA Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or visit SAFERCAR.GOV. Press releases after the jump."

CrownR426 · 04-22-2009, 05:17 PM

Yay

chubbs · 04-22-2009, 05:22 PM

Thanks Greg - it's very useful to know these things when your wife has a Hyundai (mercifully not one of those mentioned above).

CrownR426 · 04-22-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbs

Thanks Greg - it's very useful to know these things when your wife has a Hyundai (mercifully not one of those mentioned above).

Guess she chose the right one out of the bunch

chubbs · 04-22-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

Guess she chose the right one out of the bunch

Time will tell! It's an i30 - and it was me who chose it! Luckily it has a 10 year anti-corrosion warranty, as long as you have it inspected every 2 years.

CrownR426 · 04-23-2009, 04:25 PM

Just wait!
Hyundai will dominate!

SOLISIMO · 04-23-2009, 04:30 PM

no comment

CrownR426 · 04-23-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

no comment

Hey hey!
Don't be a hater!

arcticreaver · 04-23-2009, 05:47 PM

wow in this economy? and a re-call? -rep points for hyundai

par4bmw · 04-23-2009, 08:13 PM

That sucks for those that are not in the "Salt Belt" states. You have a car that will corrode easily and they will not do anything unless you are in the "salt belt".

What if you move to one of those states in a year? Seems lame to me.

AK370Z · 04-23-2009, 08:27 PM

Someone send this thread to alefcole

CP1 · 05-01-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

I seem to recall (pardon the pun), some saying their quality was top notch nowadays.

LOL Don't seem any different than the level I thought they were at...

Well, Toyota is having the same rust-on-frame issues on the Tundra that they had w/ the Tacoma.

And it's not like Nissan has been immune to this issue as well.

Quote:

Nissan Altimas and Maximas in "salt states" are prone to corrosion of the rear subframe bushings and in some cases, even cracking of the car subframe. Nissan is aware of these problems and has issued a service bulletin and extended the Altima and Maxima subframe warranty.

MODELS AFFECTED: 2002-2005 Nissan Altima and 2004-2005 Nissan Maxima vehicles in "salt states".

I wonder what this says about Nissan's quality?

firm · 05-01-2009, 06:02 PM

It seems to me that Hyundai went the extra mile in releasing this as a recall rather than a simple TSB, which should be a +rep IMO.

I personally think that Hyundai makes great vehicles these days and if I were in the market for a car right now I wouldn't discount the Genesis because of the badge. Hell, it seems that Hyundai is moving past Honda considering all of the issues that this current generation of Si (as well as the past generation of RSX-S) has had.

Greg · 05-01-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CP1

Well, Toyota is having the same rust-on-frame issues on the Tundra that they had w/ the Tacoma.

And it's not like Nissan has been immune to this issue as well.

I wonder what this says about Nissan's quality?

LOL! The "just joined" "one post" poster. This wouldnt be Alefcole would it?

Well whoever you are... Don't be so asinine of course every car has problems... Did I state that Hyundai is the only make that has problems? Dude please, give your brain a chance...

Greg · 05-01-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firm

It seems to me that Hyundai went the extra mile in releasing this as a recall rather than a simple TSB, which should be a +rep IMO.

IMO it probably had more to do with NHTSA.

04-22-2009, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Age: 56 Posts: 551 Drives: 06 350 ZR CS Rep Power: 299	Hyundai recalls nearly 1 million vehicles I seem to recall (pardon the pun), some saying their quality was top notch nowadays. LOL Don't seem any different than the level I thought they were at.. Multiple Hyundai recalls for brake lamps and rust issues affect nearly 1M units "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Hyundai have initiated recalls on 963,305 vehicles as part of four separate campaigns. The first recall, blanketing over one half million late-model vehicles, is nationwide. The other three recalls, all corrosion-related on older vehicles, are limited to the regions of the country where salt is used to de-ice roads in the winters. The most widespread recall, affecting up to 531,894 2005-2008 Accent, Azera, Elantra, Entourage, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, and Veracruz models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V122000. It is focused on a malfunctioning stop lamp switch that may prevent brake lights from illuminating when the pedal is depressed (the same switch may also cause them to stay lit after the brakes are released). The second recall, affecting up to 175,765 1999-2004 Sonata, XG300, and XG350 models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V124000. That recall, limited to America's so-called "Salt Belt" states, is centered around potentially excessive corrosion of the front sub-frame due to winter road salt applications. If unnoticed, the lower control arm may separate from its mount. The third recall, affecting up to 170,610 2001-2003 Elantra and Tiburon models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V125000. Also limited to the salt-belt states, the affected component is a failed lower control arm due to excessive corrosion. The fourth recall, affecting up to 85,036 2001-2003 Santa Fe models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V123000. Again limited to to the Salt Belt states, the recall is centered around the possible internal corrosion of the rear trailing arms in the vehicle's suspension. In all four recalls, Hyundai dealers will inspect, repair, and replace defective or damaged parts at no cost to the owner. In some situations, rust-proofing material will be added to chassis areas to arrest the corrosion process. Owners of affected vehicles may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151, call the NHTSA Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or visit SAFERCAR.GOV. Press releases after the jump." __________________ Chef Greg At Your Service

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04-23-2009, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
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04-23-2009, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
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04-23-2009, 08:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 445	That sucks for those that are not in the "Salt Belt" states. You have a car that will corrode easily and they will not do anything unless you are in the "salt belt". What if you move to one of those states in a year? Seems lame to me. __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page

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05-01-2009, 06:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
firm Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 19 Drives: Formerly: S130 Rep Power: 16	It seems to me that Hyundai went the extra mile in releasing this as a recall rather than a simple TSB, which should be a +rep IMO. I personally think that Hyundai makes great vehicles these days and if I were in the market for a car right now I wouldn't discount the Genesis because of the badge. Hell, it seems that Hyundai is moving past Honda considering all of the issues that this current generation of Si (as well as the past generation of RSX-S) has had.

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