HYUNDAI EXCEL 1989: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | EXCEL | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-09-20 | 1994-06-06 | 1994-06-23 |
Production Dates: 1988-04-01 - 1989-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 270000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
SYSTEM: HEATER, WATER, DEFROSTER, HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.OTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
