Power train: manual transmissionRecall 93V-167 · 1986–1989 Hyundai Excel
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recall 93V-167 covers 515,000 1986–1989 Hyundai Excel for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.
SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; STANDARD; MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL 4 OR 5 SPEEDTRANSMISSIONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.