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HYUNDAI issued a recall on the EXCEL model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Engine
Units affected: 46,572
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEL | HYUNDAI | 1988, 1989 |
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The issue
NOTE: ALL 1988-89 EXCEL VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA.THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY CONTAINED WITHIN THE AIR CONTROL VALVE COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION ALLOWING THE HOT EXHAUST GASES TO FLOW BACKWARD INTO THE PLASTIC SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THESE HOT GASES MAY MELT THE SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.CORRECTION: REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED.