NHTSA recall 96V-113 (96V113000)

suspension recall reported July 1, 1996 - about 23,070 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V113000
Also written as: 96V-113
Reported: July 1, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~23,070
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

THE SHIFTED LOCATION CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MEMBER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE UNDERBODY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-113 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Accent - 1995, 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.