Vehicle recall 93V167000 · October 4, 1993

1986-1989 Hyundai Excel

The manual transmissions may lock up from insufficient lubrication of the gears in the transmission case.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Hyundai will perform a cost free transmission oil change.
Notes: System: power train; transmission; standard; manual.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with manual 4 or 5 speedtransmissions.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V167000
Reported to NHTSA: October 4, 1993
Filed by: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Owner notification: November 27, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 515,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Manual transmission

Recall 93V167000 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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