The 1986 Hyundai Excel has 4 recalls, the most serious involving brakes and steering that can fail without warning: a missing or dislodged cotter pin can cause complete brake failure, and on 5-door models, a loose steering column bolt can result in total loss of steering control.
There is also a fuel system concern on certain early-production vehicles: a misrouted fuel return hose can wear against nearby engine components over time and eventually leak fuel near ignition sources, raising the risk of an underhood fire. On the brake side, a separate issue unrelated to the cotter pin can cause the front brakes to fade under certain braking conditions, reducing stopping power.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt connecting the steering column coupler may not be tight enough and could loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control without warning.
What the fix does
The steering column coupler bolt will be replaced and properly tightened.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Under certain braking conditions, the front brakes may fade, reducing their stopping power.
What the fix does
Improved semi-metallic brake pads will be installed to restore braking performance.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel return tube clip may be installed incorrectly, allowing the fuel return hose to rub against the distributor cable or EGR valve. This rubbing can wear through the hose over time, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cotter pin that holds the brake clevis pin in place may be missing or incorrectly installed. If missing or if it falls out, your brakes could fail without warning.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
