NHTSA recall 09V124000
Suspension · Hyundai Motor America
Details
What's wrong: Road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. The corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. If these signals are…
Why it matters: If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1999 Hyundai Sonata
- 2000 Hyundai Sonata
- 2001 Hyundai Sonata
- 2001 Hyundai XG300
- 2001 Hyundai XG350
- 2002 Hyundai Sonata
- 2002 Hyundai XG300
- 2002 Hyundai XG350
- 2003 Hyundai Sonata
- 2003 Hyundai XG300
- 2003 Hyundai XG350
- 2004 Hyundai Sonata
- 2004 Hyundai XG300
- 2004 Hyundai XG350
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Hyundai Sonata, 2000 Hyundai Sonata, 2001 Hyundai Sonata, 2002 Hyundai Sonata, 2003 Hyundai Sonata, 2004 Hyundai Sonata, 2001 Hyundai Xg300, 2002 Hyundai Xg300, 2003 Hyundai Xg300, 2004 Hyundai Xg300, 2001 Hyundai Xg350, 2002 Hyundai Xg350, 2003 Hyundai Xg350, 2004 Hyundai Xg350.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V124000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.