Hyundai Accent Recall R/1998/082: Fracture Of Front Suspension Coil Spring, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 Dec 1998
- Launched
- 36,000
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/082
- DVSA reference
Hyundai recalled Accent vehicles built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1997. The front suspension coil spring could break. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for examination of the front coil springs and the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension coil spring could break. Should this occur the unseated section of the spring could puncture the tyre.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRACTURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING Defect: There is a possibility that the front suspension coil spring could break. Should this occur the unseated section of the spring could puncture the tyre. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for examination of the front coil springs and the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fracture of front suspension coil spring.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for examination of the front coil springs and the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre.
Are You Affected?
Accent built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1997 may be included. Hyundai estimates 36,000 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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/1998/082. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent, Santa FE, TucsonBrake lights may malfunction | Book soon | R/2013/056 | |
| I30 PDE PEIndirect tyre pressure monitoring systems may not comply with european regulations | Book soon | R/2021/261 | |
| IoniqWheel nuts not tightened to correct specification | Book soon | R/2019/359 | |
| Santa FESteering wheel may detach | Urgent | R/2018/104 | |
| I30Steering assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2015/056 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/1996/055 on 13 Nov 1996, for fracture of rear suspension bolt. The one launched after it was R/2003/061 on 24 Jun 2003, for wiring connection concern in side air bag SRS loom. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/082, launched 9 December 1998. 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.