1986 Hyundai Excel Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1986 Hyundai Excel. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V167000Oct 4, 1993515,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Hyundai Excel 1986–1989

  Reported issue: The manual transmissions may lock up from insufficient lubrication of the gears in the transmission case. This can cause the drive wheels to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.

  Possible consequence: Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicleoccupants to be thrown around in the car, and cause loss of vehicle controlwhich could result in an accident.

  Remedy: Hyundai will perform a cost free transmission oil change.

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• 91V225000Dec 31, 1991895,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
  Covers: Hyundai Excel 1986–1989, Mitsubishi Precis 1987–1989

  Reported issue: Deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. The screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve subassembly. Corrosion may also occur on the reed valve subassembly, deforming the reed…

  Possible consequence: The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.

  Remedy: Replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel.

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• 89V100000Jun 19, 19898,550 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Hyundai Excel 1986–1989

  Reported issue: If cruise control main switch is in the on position when engine is started, system can be affected by a short duration voltage drop caused by optional hi-power (h340) radio.

  Possible consequence: This could cause erratic cruise control operation, whichcould result in an accident.

  Remedy: Replace electronic control module.

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• 87V180000Nov 25, 1987321,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
  Covers: Hyundai Excel 1986–1987, Mitsubishi Precis 1987

  Reported issue: Vehicle may fail to conform to the brake fade and recovery portion of fmvss 105.

  Possible consequence: There may be a loss of braking efficiency duringrepeated hard application of brakes which could result in a crash without priorwarning.

  Remedy: Replace front brake pads with newly designed semi metallic brake pads.

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• 86V043000Mar 17, 19868,197 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: Hyundai Excel 1986

  Reported issue: A cotter pin in the brake pedal to brake master cylinder linkage assembly may be missing. This pin acts as a retainer for the brake master cylinder pushrod clevis pin. Consequence of defect: the clevis pin may slide out causing the master cylinder/brake pedal linkage to become disengaged. If this linkage becomes disengaged the service brakes cannot be applied, creating the risk of a crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Inspect and install brake linkage cotter pin as necessary.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE94043Charging system failuresClosed · May 27, 1994
• PE94003Heater core failureClosed · Jan 14, 1994
• C92001Transmission malfunctionClosed · Sep 28, 1992
• EA91039Transmission lock-upClosed · Sep 24, 1991
• EA91024Engine compartment firesClosed · May 3, 1991
• PE91053Passenger brakeClosed · Feb 26, 1991
• PE91027Engine compartment firesClosed · Jan 4, 1991
• PE89099Heater core failureClosed · Mar 14, 1989
• PE88088Steering shaft separationClosed · Aug 8, 1988
• PE87027BRAKE LOSSClosed · Apr 28, 1987

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