Recalls for EXCEL HYUNDAI, HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, WHEELS:CENTER SECTION, Mar 15, 1990

A recall was issued on Mar 15, 1990 for EXCEL HYUNDAI, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, in response to WHEELS:CENTER SECTION problems. LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: FRONT WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.