1995 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall 2189 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	95V163000
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Sonata
Year:	1995
Component:	Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai motor america
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	03/01/1995
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/01/1995
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	356
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	08/30/1995
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	08/23/1995
Date Added To File:	08/31/1995
Defect Summary:	One or both of the rear suspension lower spring seats are not securely attached to the shock absorber and can slide lower onto the shock absorber than intended. the rear spring would no longer function to support the vehicle body at its normal height.
Consequence Summary:	Loss of rear spring support can increase the potential for a vehicle accident if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the rear shock absorbers are from the suspect production. if the shock absorbers are from the suspect production, the shock absorber/spring seat assemblies will be replaced.
Further Notes:	System: suspension; rear; shock absorber.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gas-filled shock absorbers (lot numbers 5c4 and 5c9).note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-829-9956. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1995 Hyundai Sonata Suspension:rear:shock absorber Recall