Recall 03V-257
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 to 2003 Hyundai Elantra and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-257
- Reported
- July 22, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 312,292 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. Two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. On vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. On vehicles that are not equipped with ABS, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.
The risk
Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. Owner notification began on october 13, 2003. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2001 to 2003
- Hyundai Tiburon 2002 to 2003