Sonata GLS V6-2.5L (2000)
Front Subframe: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 09V124000: Front Subframe Corrosion
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Hyundai/Sonata 1999-2004
Hyundai/XG300 2001-2004
Hyundai/XG350 2001-2004
MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company
MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 14, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08016
COMPONENT: Suspension
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 175765
SUMMARY:
Hyundai is recalling 175,765 M/Y 2001-2004 Sonata and M/Y 2001-2004 XG300 and XG350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the
states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and The District of Columbia. During winter months, large quantities
of salt are used to de-ice roads in the salt belt states. Road salt may result in internal corrosion of the front sub-frame that is progressive 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. You
may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. These are indications your vehicle should be serviced. If these signals are undetected
or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame. If that happens, the vehicle
may lose driver power to the wheels. the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well.
CONSEQUENCE:
Separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm may increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage 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 replacement, the
dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to arrest the corrosion process. This procedure
will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer assistance center at
1-800-633-5151.
NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 089. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
