The problem
Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.
The risk
The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.
Contacts
System: suspension; control arm; lower. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold and operated in puerto rico. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Hyundai dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V113000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.