NHTSA Recall # | 41016 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 03V496000 |
MFG Compaign # | 061 |
Manufacturer | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TIBURON |
Model Year | 2003 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 22/01/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/08/01 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/02/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/12/03 |
Report created | 03/12/03 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1993 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Hyundai recall no. 061. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |