Hyundai Accent: Fracture Of Front Suspension Coil Spring
Hyundai is recalling approximately 36,000 Accent vehicles because the front suspension coil spring may fracture, and if it does, the broken piece could puncture the tire. The company will inspect the coil springs and install a protective device to prevent a broken spring from damaging the tire. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI ACCENT. Units affected: 36,000
- Reason
- There is a possibility that the front suspension coil spring could break. Should this occur the unseated section of the spring could puncture the tyre. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for examination of the front coil springs and the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1998-12-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/292951c2-b5f5-47af-9df8-c4ea7836e043