2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall 51796 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V496000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	061
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Tiburon
Year:	2003
Component:	Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai caribbean-puerto rico
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/10/2001
End Date Of Manufacturing:	02/15/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	1993
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	01/22/2004
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	12/03/2003
Date Added To File:	12/03/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.
Consequence Summary:	Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering gearbox mounting brackets may result in rear brake tube wear and corrosion, increasing the risk of brake fluid leakage. brake fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. owner notification began january 22, 2004. owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico 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).

2003 Hyundai Tiburon Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings Recall