Recall
Hyundai Excel — 94V103000
NHTSA ID
94V103000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Excel
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1994-06-06
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Units Affected
270,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
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.