Investigation PE87027: 1986 Hyundai Excel

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 28, 1987

Closed

Dec 9, 1987

Model years

1986

Subject

BRAKE LOSS

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary

Summary of information from manufacturer: hyundai has agreed to recall1986 and 1987 excels for noncompliance.analysis: odi's inquiry to ovsc about the 1986 model's performancein the fmvss-105 compliance test, prompted ovsc to test the 1987 model,and found it to be out of compliance. Based on our investigations, hyundaiagreed to recall both 1986 and 1987 model vehicles. Rcn- 87v-180proposed action: based on the above action, it recommended that thisp.e. Be closed.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1986 Hyundai Excel13 complaints