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Safety recall · 90V053000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Hyundai, Mitsubishi recall

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA reported this recall to NHTSA on March 15, 1990. It covers about 2,281 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V053000
Reported
Mar 15, 1990
Vehicles
2,281
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Lock washer located under the nut that secures the front hub to the drive shaft may have had improper heat treatment and could crack.

The risk

This could cause wheel bearing freeplay and could result in bearing damage, and possible loss of vehicle control through wheel failure.

The fix

Replace lock washer on each front wheel and repair area around lock washer as necessary.

Contacts

System: front wheels.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Hyundai, Mitsubishi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V053000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Hyundai Excel392D
1990 Mitsubishi Precis32C

Questions

Is the 90V053000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V053000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V053000 announced?

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on March 15, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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