NHTSA Recall 93V167000: Manual transmission (power train)
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 515,000 vehicles. It affects 1986–1989 Hyundai Excel.
| NHTSA campaign | 93V167000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | October 4, 1993 |
| Owner notification | November 27, 1993 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The manual transmissions may lock up from insufficient lubrication of the gears in the transmission case. This can cause the drive wheels to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.
Safety risk
Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicleoccupants to be thrown around in the car, and cause loss of vehicle controlwhich could result in an accident.
Remedy
Hyundai will perform a cost free transmission oil change.
Notes
System: power train; transmission; standard; manual.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with manual 4 or 5 speedtransmissions.
Vehicles covered by recall 93V167000
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.