Hyundai Trajet recalls

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.

Fix: 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.

• TRAJET: 16,927 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2002 to 24 Dec 2004
• TRAJET: 16,927 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 4 May 2004

Premature wear of the hand brake cable resulting in hand brake failure.

Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and fitted with a hand brake cable of an improved design.

5,869 vehicles

On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.

711 vehicles · built 24 Mar 2003 to 17 Jun 2003

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.

Fix: 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.

419 vehicles