Recall 99V-178
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Hyundai Accent and 2 other models: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-178
- Reported
- July 7, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 11,530 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals do not remain sufficiently elastic, resulting in transmission fluid leakage. This leakage can result in reduced pressure application to the clutches, brake, and kickdown servo, allowing them to slip.
The risk
Such slippage can cause premature deterioration of the friction element surfaces and could cause the vehicle not to accelerate, or not accelerate as expected, when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
The fix
Dealers will replace the pressure control solenoid valve.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began july 14, 1999.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 at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Accent 1999
- Hyundai Elantra 1999
- Hyundai Tiburon 1999