Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 94V-103 · 1988–1989 Hyundai Excel
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recall 94V-103 covers 270,000 1988–1989 Hyundai Excel for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V103000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
SYSTEM: HEATER, WATER, DEFROSTER, HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.OTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 April 1, 1988 to February 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- HEATER CORE FAILURENHTSA