Recall 94V103000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Defect in 1988-1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL
RECALL This recall affects up to 270,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V103000 |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 270,000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
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