Recalls for your 2003 Hyundai Elantra

Recalls for 2003 Hyundai Elantra

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New York Auto Show, 2024: Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra, now in its seventh generation, is a no-nonsense compact sedan for the many people in America who still want one but are stuck with only SUVs to choose from. Credit Hyundai for still meeting demands of a forgotten market segment. And with a base price of $21,625, the 2024 Elantra is a steal.

The Elantra has a base 1.6-liter four with an optional two-liter four, mated to a seven-speed continuous variable automatic transmission.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2003-12-03
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.  

Consequence
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.  

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).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE


Posted on: 2004-08-02
Description
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  301, fuel system integrity a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly.  If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.  

Consequence
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve.  The recall began on october 5, 2004.  Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.  

Notes
Hyundai recall no.  066.  Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2003-07-29
Description
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
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.

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).

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2004-04-20
Description
Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly.  If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.  

Consequence
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve.  Owner notification began on june 30, 2004.  Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.  

Notes
Hyundai recall no.  066.  Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM


Posted on: 2009-04-16
Description
Hyundai is recalling 160,904 my 2001-2003 elantra and my 2003 tiburon vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.  Road salt used during the winter months in these jurisdictions may result in internal corrosion and thinning of the steel in the front lower control arms.  The corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm's upper and lower panels become perforated.  A perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis.

Consequence
The fracturing of the control arm could an owner's control over their vehicle that may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms for corrosion damage.  If specified levels of internal corrosion damage are found, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms incorporating additional holes in the upper and lower panels.  If the front lower control arms do not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the front lower control arms and will treat the front lower control arms with rust-proofing materials to arrest the internal corrosion process.  These procedures will be performed free of charge.  The recall began on august 17, 2009.  Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes
Hyundai recall no.  091.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .