Vehicle recall 94V090000 · May 11, 1994
Hyundai Elantra and Excel
In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. This can cause the vehicle to stall.
- Consequence
- Engine stalling has the potential to result in a vehicle crash if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the crank angle sensor to determine whether the sensor is involved in the recall, and replace any sensor found with the defective internal coating.
- Notes
- System: electrical system; alternator; starter.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Hyundai service center at 1-800-829-9956. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V090000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 1994
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Owner notification
- April 25, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Elantra (1994): 1994
- Hyundai Excel (1994): 1994
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