Vehicle recall 95V163000 · August 23, 1995
1995 Hyundai Sonata
One or both of the rear suspension lower spring seats are not securely attached to the shock absorber and can slide lower onto the shock absorber than intended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- One or both of the rear suspension lower spring seats are not securely attached to the shock absorber and can slide lower onto the shock absorber than intended. The rear spring would no longer function to support the vehicle body at its normal height.
- Consequence
- Loss of rear spring support can increase the potential for a vehicle accident if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the rear shock absorbers are from the suspect production. If the shock absorbers are from the suspect production, the shock absorber/spring seat assemblies will be replaced.
- Notes
- System: suspension; rear; shock absorber.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gas-filled shock absorbers (lot numbers 5C4 and 5C9).note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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
- 95V163000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 23, 1995
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Owner notification
- August 30, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 356
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Sonata (1995): 1995
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