Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsRecall 90V-037 · 1989–1990 Hyundai Sonata
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recall 90V-037 covers 43,590 1989–1990 Hyundai Sonata for a cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SPRING CLAMP TANGS ON THE COOLANT BYPASS HOSE MAY CONTACT AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE.
The risk
FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE DAMAGED HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
ROTATE SPRING CLAMP TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH FUEL HOSE; REPLACE DAMAGED HOSES.
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING HOSE CLAMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.4L ENGINES.
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 September 1, 1988 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.