Component Description
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19880401
End Date Of Manufacturing
19890201
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
270000
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19940920
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date
19940606
Record Creation Date
19940623
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
Consequence Summary
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
Recall Notes
SYSTEM: HEATER, WATER, DEFROSTER, HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.OTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.