2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall 48475 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V257000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	061
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Elantra
Year:	2002
Component:	Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai motor company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/30/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	12/15/2002
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	312292
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/13/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	07/22/2003
Date Added To File:	07/29/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. on vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (abs), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. on vehicles that are not equipped with abs, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.
Consequence Summary:	Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. owner notification began on october 13, 2003. owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Further Notes:	Hyundai recall no. 061.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2002 Hyundai Elantra Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings Recall