Hyundai Lantra Recall R/1996/055: Fracture Of Rear Suspension Bolt, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 13 Nov 1996
- Launched
- 15,727
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/055
- DVSA reference
Hyundai recalled Lantra vehicles built between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 1996. The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may develop material flaws if exposed to severe corrosive operating conditions. The dealer will replacement of the original trailing arm bolts with those of an improved material. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may develop material flaws if exposed to severe corrosive operating conditions. In extreme circumstances this defect could induce the bolt to fracture and consequently lead to the partial detachment of the.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRACTURE OF REAR SUSPENSION BOLT Defect: The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may develop material flaws if exposed to severe corrosive operating conditions. In extreme circumstances this defect could induce the bolt to fracture and consequently lead to the partial detachment of the Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original trailing arm bolts with those of an improved material.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fracture of rear suspension bolt.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the original trailing arm bolts with those of an improved material.
Are You Affected?
Lantra built between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 1996 may be included. Hyundai estimates 15,727 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/055. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElantraFront suspension may fail | Book soon | R/2012/070 | |
| Santa FE, TrajetSuspension may fail | Book soon | R/2010/091 | |
| AccentFracture of front suspension coil spring | Book soon | R/1998/082 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1998/082 on 9 Dec 1998, for fracture of front suspension coil spring. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/055, launched 13 November 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.