Vehicle recall 94V103000 · June 6, 1994

1988-1989 Hyundai Excel

The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications.

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

Summary: The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. High coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.
Consequence: This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace defective valve stems.
Notes: System: heater, water, defroster, heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.ote: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Hyundai 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: 94V103000
Reported to NHTSA: June 6, 1994
Filed by: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Owner notification: September 20, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 270,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Recall 94V103000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Hyundai Excel (1988-1989): 1989, 1988

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