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Hyundai Excel Recall 90V053: Wheels:Hubcap/Cover

NHTSA campaign 90V053, reported March 15, 1990, 2,281 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V053HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Problem
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Risk
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Excel1990
Mitsubishi Precis1990