NHTSA recall 95V-043 (95V043000)

electrical system recall reported March 3, 1995 - about 5,306 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V043000
Also written as: 95V-043
Reported: March 3, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~5,306
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

Why it is dangerous

CONTACT ABRADES AND DAMAGES THE INSULATION ONTHE HARNESS CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STALL. UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALLING INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND REPOSITION THE HARNESS SO THAT CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL LEVER WILL NOT OCCUR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-043 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Accent - 1995

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