Vehicle recall 98V245000 · October 6, 1998

1995-1997 Hyundai Accent

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine,…

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

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. This can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.
Consequence: If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
Remedy: Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
Notes: Owner notification began November 25, 1998.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98V245000
Reported to NHTSA: October 6, 1998
Filed by: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Owner notification: November 25, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 64,967
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Recall 98V245000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Hyundai Accent (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995

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