NHTSA Campaign 95V043000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Issued by HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA · Reported Mar 3, 1995 · 5,306 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.
Consequence
CONTACT ABRADES AND DAMAGES THE INSULATION ONTHE HARNESS CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STALL. UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALLING INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND REPOSITION THE HARNESS SO THAT CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL LEVER WILL NOT OCCUR.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ACCENT | 1995 | 5,306 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V043000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.