Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering tie rod assembly might have a weak spot where the inner ball joint could crack. This is a part of the steering system that helps you turn the wheels.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inner ball joint breaks, you could lose control of one of your front wheels, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they'll replace the steering gearbox assembly for free. They'll even pick up your vehicle and return it to you after the repair, at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY WAS TO BREAK AS A RESULT OF THE INTERNAL CRACK, THE TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT LONGER BE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WOULD PREVENT STEERING CONTROL OF THAT FRONT WHEEL BY THE SEPARATED TIE ROD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE BEGINNING ON APRIL 8, 2005, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES. HYUNDAI WILL ARRANGE TO PICK UP AND RETURN THEIR VEHICLES AFTER REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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