The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. This can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.
The risk
If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
The fix
Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-245 (98V245000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs |
| Report date | October 6, 1998 |
| Owners notified | November 25, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 64,967 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-245 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 64,967 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.