NHTSA recall 03V257000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Hyundai Motor America
Details
What's 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…
Why it matters: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2001 Hyundai Elantra
- 2002 Hyundai Elantra
- 2002 Hyundai Tiburon
- 2003 Hyundai Elantra
- 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Hyundai Elantra, 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 2003 Hyundai Elantra, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V257000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.