Hyundai Excel 1991
Complaint Information: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, Recall Investigations, OBD II Codes
Recall 18692 [USA]: In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.
hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.
system: fuel; fuel systems; fmvss 301.Vehicle description: 3 and 4 door passenger vehicles.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact hyundai service center at 1-313-747-6600. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.Recall 1993176 [Canada]: Fuel supply
These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 301 - fuel system integrity. In a driver's side impact the rear left-hand spring seat could puncture the fuel tank. Correction: a spring seat protector will be installed on affected vehicles to ensure compliance with the standard.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 23-BD-002H - VISIBILITY: This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. This tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
- 21-EM-003H - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 20-BR-002H - BRAKES (PWS): This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 20-SS-004H - WHEELS: This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿tire balance data sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and road for
- 20-EE-003H - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a battery soc alert - low battery state of charge (soc) at or below 50%. a 30 day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an soc in 30 days.
- 19-BE-011H-1 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: The blind spot detection (bsd) or blind-spot collision warning (bcw) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The bsd/bcw detects v
- 9740002 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch. *tw
Scissor jack failure investigation as of 19951209
There is no summary currently available
Charging system failures investigation as of 19940527
There is no summary currently available
Transmission malfunction investigation as of 19921013
There is no summary currently available
Transmission lock-up investigation as of 19910924
There is no summary currently available
Passenger brake investigation as of 19910226
There is no summary currently available
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20050118 |
Car began to only do 20 miles per hour after stopping at traffic light or stop sign. Drove fin on road. Than began to drive slowly after two weeks. Had transmission fliud change and drove great for a week then failed. I am ver upset by this motor company for hiding this major defect. My car only had 68,485 original miles!*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19980809 |
While driving 55 mph, the windows(passenger and driver) in the rear exploded. This has happened on 2 other occasions. The windows were replaced by owner all times. The manufacturer has been notified about the prolbem. *ak the first window exploded while the vehicle was parked, the two other times the vehicle was in motion. *slc
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 19970702 |
Upon depressing the brake pedal the pedal went to the floorboard/complete loss of braking ability, resulting in an accident. Consumer has noticed the problem, the master cylinder was replaced due to a slipped pin. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19970321 |
Driving down the highway approximately 60mph and the hood released. Pulled over to close hood, and then noticed the u-shaped metal clip detached from the hood. *ak
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19961030 |
Hatch lift assist bars failed, causing hatch to fall on person's head.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19961030 |
While driving vehicle it just stopped in traffic, when it started again it would bearly go. Dealer stated that the transmission was gone. There was no prior warning of this. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960620 |
While doing highway speeds, the transmission locked up the car, cut off and would not go.*ak while driving vehicle began to loose speed and when the accelerator was pressed, the vehicle made a rough sound and continued to drop speed and cut off, vehicle was pushed by another vehicle to consumer's residence, dealership advised consumer that transmission neede to be replaced because there was an internal part, but the extended warranty co refused to pay for the covered part without consumer's authorization to break down the transmission first and tell them exactly what was wrong.*jb
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19960608 |
The vehicle caught on fire while parked, fire under the dash. Fire dept. Says it was an electrical fire. Please describe. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960505 |
She requested the part from the manufacturer over a year ago and she still has not received the part regarding fuel system recall 93v192000. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960225 |
Electrical system failure, fuse keeps burning out causing engine stalling. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19951107 |
Passenger side window has fallen off the vehicle. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950901 |
Poor performance of the brake system. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950619 |
Hyundai zone office 93v192. Owner tried to obtain a listing for nearest dealer to him. After second attempt he called nhtsa to try to have recall work performed
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950616 |
Consumer stated the transmission case cracked, due to driving over a dip in the driveway, (consumer no longer owns vehicle)*jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950615 |
The transmission stopped on christmas night. It has a cracked transmission case. Please describe. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950608 |
The engine surged, but vehicle would only seem to roll with no momentum. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950530 |
Both rear windows shattered.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950422 |
Transmission is slipping, will not shift properly. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950331 |
Spare tire jack collapsed while holding vehicle up during tire change. *aw
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950309 |
Transmission went out after 4 years. Tt
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19950304 |
Electrical system failure, brain cell melted down, fuses blown. Tt
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19950211 |
Engine electrical fire in engine compartment; while driving, stalled, burst into flames; vehicle totalled. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950126 |
The right front brake pads were run down all the other brakes are fine. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19941113 |
Driver/passenger shoulder and lap belts extend all the way without catching; hangs loose around occupants; does not provide adequate protection. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19940810 |
5 rims deflate your tires and they have cracked and caused the tire to deflate. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19930530 |
While driving the engine stopped which almost caused an accident. Please describe the problem. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19930310 |
Transfer shaft bearing broke, knocking a hole in the transmission case, causing fluids to leak from transmission, causing complete lock up and destruction of transmission and case. My car was only 3 years old and had 50,000 miles on it. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19930130 |
Glove compartment locks failed, brusing knee and catching drivers attention when fallen open. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None |
Loose molding around rear wheel well broke off, causing lost of control by striking the center wall of the vehicle. (new jersey police report)
| No | No | N | None | None |
In an unlock position the door will lock you out the seat belt lock you in place . Tt
| No | No | N | None | None |
Passenger front shoulder/lap belt won't extend far enough across passenger from assembly. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None |
No summary.
| No | No | N | None | None |
Transmission failed.
| No | No | N | None | None |
Vehicles front windshield cracked. Also rear hatchback and rear passenger window exploded into pieces for no reason. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None |
Vehicle was making noise, the engine check light has never gone off since the vehicle was purchased, and the car cuts off. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None |
Engine defective. Nlm