Recall 03V257000: 2001–2003 Hyundai Elantra and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 22, 2003

Manufacturer

Hyundai motor company

Potentially affected

312,292vehicles

Model years

2001–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Hyundai Elantra315 complaints
• 2002 Hyundai Elantra342 complaints
• 2003 Hyundai Elantra234 complaints
• 2002 Hyundai Tiburon2 complaints
• 2003 Hyundai Tiburon328 complaints