Recall
Hyundai Excel — 90V053000
NHTSA ID
90V053000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Excel
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1990-03-15
Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Units Affected
2,281
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
Remedy
REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.