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NHTSA Recall 03V496000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,993 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hyundai Elantra.

1,993
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2004
owners notified (January 22)
NHTSA campaign03V496000
Manufacturer campaign061
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedDecember 3, 2003
Owner notificationJanuary 22, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.

Safety risk

Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering gearbox mounting brackets may result in rear brake tube wear and corrosion, increasing the risk of brake fluid leakage. Brake fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. Owner notification began january 22, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes

Hyundai recall no. 061.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 03V496000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Elantra2001, 2002, 2003
Hyundai Tiburon2002, 2003

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.