2003 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall 48769 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V097000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	059
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Sonata
Year:	2003
Component:	Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai motor company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	02/20/2002
End Date Of Manufacturing:	11/15/2002
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	8315
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	06/30/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	03/17/2003
Date Added To File:	03/21/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system (tcs), if the t125/70d-15 compact spare tire is installed on a front wheel position, the tcs may inadvertently activate beginning at speeds of 20 mph.
Consequence Summary:	Inadvertent activation of the tcs will cause automatic application of the brake at the wheel where the compact spare tire is installed. inadvertent brake application could cause overheating and damage to the brake, and may prevent the vehicle from being driven at speeds above 20 mph, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter t125/80r-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the t125/80r-15 compact spare tire. vehicles produced from november 15, 2002 through december 16 2002, already contain t125/80r-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. owner notification began june 30, 2003. 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 1-800-633-5151.
Further Notes:	Hyundai recall no. 059. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 Hyundai Sonata Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire Recall