Recall 03V496000: 2001–2003 Hyundai Elantra and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 3, 2003

Manufacturer

Hyundai caribbean-puerto rico

Potentially affected

1,993vehicles

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 brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.

Possible 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.

Remedy

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.

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