NHTSA Recall 02V341000: Suspension: lower arm
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 46,828 vehicles. It affects 1995–1996 Hyundai Accent.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V341000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 058 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | December 20, 2002 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger 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. This road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms.
Safety risk
Severe corrosion could result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arm. If this fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheelhouse. Reduced control of the front wheel location increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. Owner notification will begin on june 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 058. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V341000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.