Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 90V-053 · Hyundai and Mitsubishi vehicles
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recall 90V-053 covers 2,281 Hyundai and Mitsubishi vehicles for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
The fix
REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: FRONT WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 January 1, 1990 to February 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.