Vehicle speed controlRecall 89V-100 · 1986–1989 Hyundai Excel
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recall 89V-100 covers 8,550 1986–1989 Hyundai Excel for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IF CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, SYSTEM CAN BE AFFECTED BY A SHORT DURATION VOLTAGE DROP CAUSED BY OPTIONAL HI-POWER (H340) RADIO.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH SPECIFIC CRUISE SYSTEMS (SCS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1985 to June 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.