Vehicle recall 89V100000 · June 19, 1989

1986-1989 Hyundai Excel

If cruise control main switch is in the on position when engine is started, system can be affected by a short duration voltage drop caused by optional hi-power (H340) radio.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: If cruise control main switch is in the on position when engine is started, system can be affected by a short duration voltage drop caused by optional hi-power (H340) radio.
Consequence: This could cause erratic cruise control operation, whichcould result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace electronic control module.
Notes: System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger cars with specific cruise systems (scs).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V100000
Reported to NHTSA: June 19, 1989
Filed by: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Owner notification: July 3, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,550
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control

Recall 89V100000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Hyundai Excel (1986-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986

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