What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2003140
- Recall date
- 23 May 2003
- Make
- Hyundai
- Models
- Accent
- Model years
- 1995 to 1997
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 24,211
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, road de-icing salt used during winter months may result in corrosion of the lower plate or the front lower control arm. Corrosion may proceed to the point where the lower plate becomes perforated and the front lower control arm fractures between its forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis. If the front lower control arm fractures, the wheel assembly may be allowed to move rearward in the wheel well opening during braking. Reduced control of the front wheel location may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealer will replace the front lower control arm.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2003140.