Recalls for 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

9 recalls found.

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942 Hyundai Coupe (2nd Gen BK - PreFacelift) (2004) RX 04 URW

Hyundai Coupe (2nd Generation BK) (2001-09) Engine 1975cc S4 Beta II CVVY
Registration Number RX 04 URW (Reading)
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Also known as the Hyundai Tiburon or Tuscani, the second generation model was launched in 2001. With a revised, smoother styling, larger dimensions and an optional V6 2.7 litre engine. Base model retained a 138bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, rising to 172bhp from the 2,7 litre V6 from Hyundai's Sonata and Santa Fe. A five-speed manual transmission was standard, and a four-speed automatic was optional.
The Coupe was given its first facelift in late 2004 for the 2005 model year with minor tweaks incorporating reworked sleeker blackened "smoked" headlights, redesigned rear tail lights, more aggressive front air dam, a different range of alloy wheel designs,

A second more comprehensive facelift occured in November 2006 for the 2007 model year, re-titling the Coupe as a Ser.III in some markets including Great Britain The headlights are thinner and angled more aggressively; somewhat similar to the original Tiburon headlights with more straight/sharp lines. The tail lights are similar to the RD2 and GK1 but are somewhat smaller and reflect an aftermarket styling. The fenders lose the "gill fins" and other small changes are seen. The interiors were refreshed with brushed aluminium accents, new blue backlight scheme for gauges and instrumentation and new seats.

Hyundai later introduced the limited, special edition TSIII (UK). This upgraded, limited edition included quilted leather interior with embroidered logos, stiffer sports suspension, quad exhaust exit pipes, a higher level rear spoiler and an anthracite finish to the alloy wheels. The performance of the TSIII remained the same as the SIII.

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DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2002-11-18
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism.

Consequence
Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate.  It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment.  Nondeployment of an srs air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring.  Owner notification began on march 24, 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.

Notes
Hyundai recall no.  056.  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 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Posted on: 2002-02-22
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed.

Consequence
If this bracket has not been installed, there may be an increased likelihood of injury or increased severity of injury in a frontal crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the bracket has been installed. If the bracket has not been installed, the dealer will install the left lower instrument panel bracket. Owner notification began march 4, 2002. 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.

Notes
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 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2003-08-29
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front passenger air bag is mounted beneath the right portion of the instrument panel's padded surface.  Tear lines are formed into the underside of the instrument panel's padded surface during the production process of the instrument panel top pad.  These tear lines allow a portion of the instrument panel surface to fold upward if the passenger air bag deploys.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy properly, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will replace the instrument panel.  Owner notification began on october 13, 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 of america at 1-800-633-5151, or if the vehicle is located in puerto rico, hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

Notes
Hyundai recall no.  063.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2003-08-14
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism.  Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate.  It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment.  Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate.  It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment.

Consequence
Nondeployment of an srs air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring.  Owner notification began september 23, 2003.  Owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-899-981-0188.

Notes
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 #9 - 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 .