NHTSA recall campaign
93V167000
ManufacturerHYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICAReported1993-10-04Affected515,000 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY LOCK UP FROM INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.
Risk
SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLEOCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND IN THE CAR, AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →