Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 1993

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 1993. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 29, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ID: 93V196000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 100,000

Consequence Summary:

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 23, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS

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.

NHTSA ID: 93V192000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 257,001

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Action:

HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 4, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY LOCK UP FROM INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.

NHTSA ID: 93V167000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 515,000

Consequence Summary:

SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLEOCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND IN THE CAR, AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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