NHTSA recall 99V-178 (99V178000)

power train recall reported July 7, 1999 - about 11,530 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V178000
Also written as: 99V-178
Manufacturer number: 033
Reported: July 7, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~11,530
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.

Why it is dangerous

SUCH SLIPPAGE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENT SURFACES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE, OR NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED, WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-178 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Hyundai Accent - 1999

Hyundai Elantra - 1999

Hyundai Tiburon - 1999

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.