I received this in the mail this morning:
Dear 1995, 1996 or 1997 Accent Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Hyundai Auto Canada has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 1995, 1996 and 1997 model year Accent vehicles.
What is the problem?
During winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads throughout Canada. This road salt may result in corrosion of the front lower control arms. Severe corrosion may result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arms. If perforation related fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheel house. However, the tire and wheel assembly may be allowed to move rearward in the front wheel well opening during braking, which could result in the tire rubbing against the rear of the front wheel house, generating noise that can be heard by the driver.
Reduced control of the front wheel location may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
What will Hyundai do?
To ensure that your vehicle’s front lower control arms have not been weakened by structural corrosion, we are asking you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to take your vehicle to your Hyundai dealer. The Hyundai dealer will inspect the condition of the left and right front lower control arms with respect to structural corrosion and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. The procedure will be performed at no charge to you.
What should you do?
We urge you to call your Hyundai dealer to schedule an appointment to have this work performed as soon as possible. We regret any inconvenience this situation may cause you. We have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with your vehicle. We urge your prompt attention to this important safety matter.
Sincerely,
Hyundai Auto Canada
Arrrrggghhh. They will no doubt find something in addition to this that will require immediate, expensive attention. What a pain in the ass! The nearest Hyundai dealership to my house is a half-hour drive away. Thanks for taking eight years to find this defect, Hyundai.
