Hyundai Trajet recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Hyundai Trajet from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Corrosion may weaken suspension arms

    Reported September 20, 2010Model years 2000–2004DVSA recall R/2010/09167,708 vehicles affected

    Corrosion may weaken the rear suspension arms and affect directional control; the front sub-frame may also be affected. Metal thickness will be checked. Parts will be wax oiled if corrosion is limited or replaced if advanced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION MAY FAIL
    Defect
    Trajet and Sante Fe - Corrosion may build up and weaken the rear suspension arms to an extent where they could fail and the directional control of the vehicle could be affected. Sante Fe models additionally have a similar concern with the front sub-frame.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test the thickness of the metal of the suspension arms. If the corrosion is not too advanced the arms/sub-frame will be wax oiled. If the corrosion is advanced the suspension arms will have to be changed.

  2. Handbrake cable may wear prematurely

    Reported November 29, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/1525,869 vehicles affected

    Premature wear of the handbrake cable may cause handbrake failure. Fit a cable of an improved design.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PREMATURE WEAR OF THE HAND BRAKE CABLE
    Defect
    Premature wear of the hand brake cable resulting in hand brake failure.
    Remedy
    Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and fitted with a hand brake cable of an improved design.

  3. Diesel water separator may leak fuel

    Reported January 5, 2004Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2003/1661,422 vehicles affected

    The water separator sensor may leak, causing a diesel fuel leak. The water separator will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK
    Defect
    On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.

  4. Fuel filter sensor thread may break

    Reported August 22, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/109838 vehicles affected

    The water separator sensor thread may break if overtightened, causing a fuel leak and an unscheduled engine shutdown. The sensor will be checked and replaced if damaged, and dealers will receive the correct torque specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
    Defect
    The threaded portion of the water separator sensor sub assembly in the fuel filter may break if overtightened when fitting the sensor to the fuel filter housing following draining. This could result in a fuel leak and unscheduled shut down of the engine.
    Remedy
    Examine the water separator sensor for damage and replace where necessary. In addition issue technical information to the dealers giving details of the torque specification for this component.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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