How many recalls does the 1988 Hyundai Excel have?

The 1988 Hyundai Excel has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1988 Hyundai Excel?

The most recent recall was issued on December 30, 1991 and relates to the engine system.

Is the 1988 Hyundai Excel affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1988 Hyundai Excel

Transport CanadaCritical

December 30, 1991

ENGINE

At a glance

What can fail

The reed valve inside the air control valve can corrode and fail, allowing hot exhaust gases to flow backward into the plastic secondary air filter case while driving. This heat may melt the filter case and cause an engine compartment fire.

What the fix does

The reed valve subassembly will be replaced with a new one.

46,572 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1991176 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

1988 Hyundai Excel

1988 Hyundai Excel Recalls

1 Recall

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