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Hyundai is recalling nearly a half-million midsize cars in the U.S. to replace key engine parts because a manufacturing problem could cause them to fail.
The company also is recalling nearly 100,000 Accent small cars because the brake lights can fail.
Hyundai says that metal debris may not have been fully removed from the crankshaft area during manufacturing at Hyundai's Alabama engine plant. That can restrict oil flow to the connecting rod bearings, and since they are cooled by oil, they could fail. If that happens, the engines could stall and cause a crash.
Hyundai discovered the problem when owners started reporting engine noise.
The Accent recall covers certain 2009 to 2011 models. It's an expansion of a recall issued in 2013. Hyundai says the brake light switch can fail, and the lights won't come on when a driver steps on the brakes. Also, the cruise control may not be deactivated by stepping on the brake, and the gear shifter may get stuck in the "park" position.
Hyundai used to blame aftermarket oil filter for causing engine noise, they demanded owners to use only Hyundai oil filter. If someone had aftermarket oil filter they would not check/repair engine noise.
Now, the real culprit is sloppy manufacturing process.
Hyundai is recalling nearly a half-million midsize cars in the U.S. to replace key engine parts because a manufacturing problem could cause them to fail.
The company also is recalling nearly 100,000 Accent small cars because the brake lights can fail.
Hyundai says that metal debris may not have been fully removed from the crankshaft area during manufacturing at Hyundai's Alabama engine plant. That can restrict oil flow to the connecting rod bearings, and since they are cooled by oil, they could fail. If that happens, the engines could stall and cause a crash.
Hyundai discovered the problem when owners started reporting engine noise.
The Accent recall covers certain 2009 to 2011 models. It's an expansion of a recall issued in 2013. Hyundai says the brake light switch can fail, and the lights won't come on when a driver steps on the brakes. Also, the cruise control may not be deactivated by stepping on the brake, and the gear shifter may get stuck in the "park" position.
Hyundai used to blame aftermarket oil filter for causing engine noise, they demanded owners to use only Hyundai oil filter. If someone had aftermarket oil filter they would not check/repair engine noise.
Now, the real culprit is sloppy manufacturing process.